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Small Businesses Seek Access to Renewable Energy Incentives
As states offer more and more renewable energy tax incentives, small businesses are seeking to take advantage of the situation by getting into the renewable energy business. But, depending on the business' location, the difference between each state's incentives can be dramatic.
Slowing the Growth of Colorado's Solar Industry
Since the 2004 passage of Amendment 37, Colorado has created a vibrant solar energy market spurring nearly $1 billion in clean tech investment, deploying 200 megawatts of solar, and creating thousands of quality jobs at more than 400 Colorado solar companies.
It's Time to Put Solar to Work in Georgia
The numbers don't lie - 2011 was a banner year for solar energy in America as consumers saw the cost of installing solar drop by 20 percent in just a single year.
Incentives Make Solar Affordable
Brendan O'Connor, born in Ireland, says he found a pot of gold on the sunny roof of his West Boylston Street restaurant when he installed 32 solar panels there four years ago.
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Bay Area Solar Companies Praise Tarriff Decision
Solar panel companies are excited about a decision they say is good for business.
Texas Solar Industry Ranks High Nationally
It was a historic year for the United States solar energy industry in 2011.
Solar Moves to Defend Against ITC Repeal
The American solar industry's months-long push to extend then revive the popular 1603 Treasury grant has ceded ground to a parallel strategy to keep Congress from repealing the Investment Tax Credit.
Solar 15% Returns Lure Investments From Google to Buffett
U.S. solar developers are luring cash at record rates from investors ranging from Warren Buffett to Google Inc. (GOOG) and KKR & Co. by offering returns on projects four times those available for Treasury securities.
