No energy source is more American than solar. Technologies to convert sunshine to electricity were pioneered in the U.S. half a century ago at Bell Labs, and quickly became a source of inspiration and imagination. In the last several years, solar energy has awoken from yesterday’s dream to today’s reality.
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PUD’s Planet Power Supports 6 New Solar and School Projects
More than 3,000 Snohomish County PUD customers are supporting solar energy demonstration projects by participating in the utility’s voluntary Planet Power green energy program.
Georgia Power and Solar Design & Development Form Alliance on Utility-Scale Solar Projects
Georgia Power and Atlanta-based Solar Design & Development (SD&D) have collaborated to develop and install around the state a series of solar projects totaling 19 megawatts (MW) – Georgia Power's first retail utility-scale solar power development.
Solar Energy Industries Association Responds to Abound Solar Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) President and CEO Rhone Resch released the following statement in reaction to today's announcement that solar manufacturer Abound Solar is suspending operations and filing for bankruptcy protection:
Connecticut To Launch First Statewide Commercial Clean Energy PACE Program
Nearly 30 states have passed legislation enabling commercial property assessed clean energy (PACE) programs. On June 12, Connecticut lawmakers voted to create the nation’s first statewide commercial PACE program.
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Austin City Council to Form Solar Committee
Under pressure from solar-power advocates who fear Austin may short-circuit a budding local industry, the Austin City Council is rethinking the city's strategy for expanding solar power.
LIPA Celebrates Earth Day with Host of Solar Accomplishments, Initiatives
Long Island has become a leader in renewable energy in New York State, the Eastern region and the nation with initiatives and milestones including the installation of Long Island's 5,000th solar roof and Long Island Power Authority's CLEAN Solar Initiative (CSI).
NYSEIA Praises Gov. Cuomo's NY-Sun Initiative
New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) today praised Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's NY-Sun Initiative to double the amount of customer-sited solar power installed annually in New York and quadruple that amount by 2013.
Net Metering: A 'Net Positive' for Solar
Forget bankruptcies and Chinese PV modules. One of the biggest issues facing the solar industry sits inside the box: a net meter.
2 Solar Projects to be Unveiled in Carson City
Two solar projects are being unveiled this week in Carson City, Nev.
