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SEIA Calls on Massachusetts to Increase Solar Carve-Out
The Patrick Administration today announced a process to further accelerate solar energy deployment in Massachusetts. This news comes as Massachusetts is within a year to 18 months of reaching the 400 megawatts (MW) target of the existing solar carve-out.
Establishing a more aggressive solar carve-out program would bring Massachusetts up to the level of other states in the northeast that are supporting local solar industries. New Jersey has a 4 gigawatt (GW) goal for solar energy deployment, while Maryland has a 1.3 GW goal.
In California, Affordable Solar Power for the 99%
It wasn’t too long ago that rooftop solar panels were yet another expensive add-on for high end homes, but then again, it wasn’t too long ago that only the rich kids at your high school could afford pocket calculators, let alone mobile phones.
Vermont launches new energy loan program
The state of Vermont is launching a new program to make low-interest loans available to businesses for renewable energy and efficiency projects.
School banks on going solar
Rows of panels line the roof of the Philomath High School gym. For the past month, the photovoltaic system, commonly known as a solar panel system, has been collecting sunlight — and returning energy.
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Commercial Sector Drives U.S. Solar Market with 38 Percent Growth in Third Quarter, Solar Costs Continue Decline According to Latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report
Solar energy markets in the U.S. continued to surge during the third quarter of 2010, according to a report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) and GTM Research. More than 27,000 U.S. homes and businesses installed solar energy systems in the third quarter of 2010. Installations in the non-residential photovoltaic (PV) sector grew 38 percent over the second quarter to reach 103 megawatts (MW).
SEIA Statement on Salazar, Chu Public Lands Announcement
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) President and CEO Rhone Resch released the following statement on today's announcement by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu regarding renewable energy development on public lands:
SEIA, GTM Research Study Finds U.S. is Major Solar Exporter
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) and GTM Research today released the most comprehensive study to date analyzing trade flow and domestic value creation in the U.S. solar industry. “U.S. Solar Energy Trade Assessment 2010” found the U.S. solar industry is a significant net exporter of solar energy products, with net exports totaling $723 million in 2009. Additionally, U.S. solar installations created $2.6 billion in direct value to support the U.S. economy.
Global Solar Industry Releases Report Demonstrating Accelerated Deployment of Solar
The global solar industry, as part of the industry's efforts at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP16) in Cancun, today released its 2010 edition of "Seizing the Solar Solution: Combating Climate Change through accelerated deployment."
SEIA Statement on FERC's Proposed Rulemaking to Accelerate Integration of Renewable Energy Resources Into the Nation's Power Grid
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) President and CEO Rhone Resch released the following statement commending FERC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to remove barriers to integration of renewables into the nation’s power grid.
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Plant, projects help Napoleon earn title of 'America's Number One Solar Small Town'
Michael Peck still finds it amazing that a tiny area smack in the middle of rural northwest Ohio can have such a large solar footprint.
Granted, since last February, the city of Napoleon has been home to a solar panel-making operation headed by Mr. Peck, chairman of Isofoton North America Inc., an offspring of Spanish solar panel Isofoton.
Amid Global Trade Fight, a Bright Year for Solar Use in the U.S.
The United States installed more solar panels in 2012 than in any previous year, according to a new report, with residential use of solar power up 70 percent over 2011.
Get Ready, Utilities: Solar Is Coming
Quick question. Your state has good sunshine, lots of open rooftops, and the cost of solar energy has been falling by 10% per year. Do you think it will take 13 years to double the 10 megawatts (MW) of installed solar power?
Colorado's solar industry continues to gather steam
The solar industry continues to gather steam in Colorado, even as many subsidies have been changed or reduced.
Renewables Could Power Grid 99.9 Percent of the Time
Renewable energy could fully power a large electric grid 99.9 percent of the time by 2030 at costs comparable to today's electricity expenses, according to new research by the University of Delaware and Delaware Technical Community College.
