What makes the best candidate for home solar? #1 You own your own home. Since this is a major home upgrade it doesn’t work well if you don’t own the property (although you can always try to convince your landlord to go solar). #2 You live in a state with a good solar market. This typically […]
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If you owned a company that produced power for a living, would you be concerned about the distributed growth of residential solar? Absolutely. While new panel installations are ushering in a new era of distributed electricity generation, the old guard of utility companies are understandably upset about the changes. At the heart of the matter […]
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission, in a decision reminiscent of the mythological Zeus’s thunderbolt, said no to Xcel Energy’s proposal to use its Solar Connect program to establish community solar projects. Community solar, also known as distributed solar, is a program whereby utility company ratepayers can opt into solar power by investing in a “farm” […]
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There is a direct relationship between pollution control laws and cancer. Less pollution, less cancer. That connection has been shown recently, with the publication of a new study by researchers at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) “Ambient and Emission Trends of Toxic Air Contaminants in California,” at ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology, which has found […]
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In a textbook example of job-killing regulations, Nevada 's Public Utility Commission (PUC) has dealt a death-blow to solar homeowners Just before Christmas, the three-member PUC, whose members are appointed by Republican Governor Brian Sandoval, made drastic cuts in the NEM rates payable by NVEnergy to solar homeowners for excess generation from solar rooftops. Read […]
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While many neighborhood Home Owners Associations (HOAs) will turn a blind eye to architecture that most would find decidedly unloveable, they do tend to fixate on "ugly" solar panels. Other than not living in a community with an HOA, what is the best way around the problem? Read MoreWhile many neighborhood Home Owners Associations (HOAs) will turn […]
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Why cheap DIY solar could be tempting: Now that we can all just search the internet for wholesale solar panel prices, there is an understandable temptation to think that we could save big on our dream solar installation, if we could just do it as a cheap solar DIY (Do it Yourself) project. Read MoreWhy […]
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If you owned a company that produced power for a living, would you be concerned about the distributed growth of residential solar? Absolutely. While new panel installations are ushering in a new era of distributed electricity generation, the old guard of utility companies are understandably upset about the changes. At the heart of the matter […]
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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission, in a decision reminiscent of the mythological Zeus’s thunderbolt, said no to Xcel Energy’s proposal to use its Solar Connect program to establish community solar projects. Community solar, also known as distributed solar, is a program whereby utility company ratepayers can opt into solar power by investing in a “farm” […]
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There is a direct relationship between pollution control laws and cancer. Less pollution, less cancer. That connection has been shown recently, with the publication of a new study by researchers at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) “Ambient and Emission Trends of Toxic Air Contaminants in California,” at ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology, which has found […]
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In a textbook example of job-killing regulations, Nevada ‘s Public Utility Commission (PUC) has dealt a death-blow to solar homeowners Just before Christmas, the three-member PUC, whose members are appointed by Republican Governor Brian Sandoval, made drastic cuts in the NEM rates payable by NVEnergy to solar homeowners for excess generation from solar rooftops. Under […]
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While many neighborhood Home Owners Associations (HOAs) will turn a blind eye to architecture that most would find decidedly unloveable, they do tend to fixate on “ugly” solar panels. Other than not living in a community with an HOA, what is the best way around the problem? Know your right to solar At least twenty four states now […]
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Why DIY solar panels could be tempting. Now that we can all just search the internet for wholesale solar panel prices, there is an understandable temptation to think that we could save big on our dream solar installation, if we could just do it as a cheap solar DIY (Do it Yourself) project. Intuitively it […]
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Quick Navigation Overall Solar Grade: Austin TexasFinancing Options to Suit Your NeedsCash upfrontLeasesLoanFinancial Incentives Available to Austin ResidentsNet meteringUpfront rebateFederal tax creditProperty tax exemptionTiered Rates Mean Big SavingsWhat to do next? To help you get started with solar panels in Austin, we’ve created this handy overview.Read on about the basics of installing solar panels, financing […]
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The Golden state is a fantastic place for going solar power – but how do you choose among best solar companies in California? With such a high popularity, it should be no surprise that there are hundreds of solar installers in the state, all vying for your business. Whilst this means you’re spoilt for choice, it […]
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Quick Navigation #1 Overall Solar Grade: Florida#2 Options for buying solar panels in FloridaCash upfrontLeasesLoanComparison of Savings for Different Financing#3 Solar Policy InformationInterconnection Rules#4 Financial Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits Consensus Thinking of installing solar in sunny Florida? You’re not alone! The state ranked 17th in the most solar installed in the US in 2015. Not too bad considering […]
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Quick Navigation #1 Overall Solar Grade#2 Options for buying solar panels in PhoenixCash upfrontLoan#3 Solar Policy InformationRenewable Portfolio StandardElectricity PricesNet MeteringInterconnection Rules#4 Financial Incentives, Rebates, and Tax CreditsUpfront rebateOther IncentivesFederal Tax CreditProperty Tax ExemptionSales Tax ExemptionGeneral Increase in Home ValueWhat to do next? To give you a running start with Phoenix solar, we've compiled this handy guide.Going […]
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Quick Navigation #1 Overall Solar Grade#2 Options for Buying Solar Panels in Central FloridaCash upfrontLoanPACE Financing#3 Central Florida Solar Policy InformationRenewable Portfolio StandardElectricity PricesNet MeteringInterconnection RulesHomeowners Associations#4 Financial Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits Federal Tax CreditLocal RebatesProperty Tax ExemptionSales Tax ExemptionGeneral Increase in Home Value Information about Central Florida SolarNote on area covered: This article focuses on going […]
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Quick Navigation #1 Overall Solar Grade#2 Options for Buying Solar Panels in Fort LauderdaleCash upfrontLoanProperty-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing in Fort Lauderdale#3 Fort Lauderdale Solar Policy InformationRenewable Portfolio StandardElectricity PricesNet MeteringInterconnection RulesSolar Access Rights and Homeowners Associations#4 Financial Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits Federal Tax CreditProperty Tax ExemptionSales Tax ExemptionGeneral Increase in Home ValueWhat to do next? Information about […]
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Quick Navigation #1 Overall Solar Grade#2 Options for Buying Solar Panels in Gainesville, FLCash UpfrontLoansProperty Assesed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing in Gainesville#3 Gainesville, FL Solar Policy InformationRenewable Portfolio StandardElectricity PricesNet MeteringInterconnection ProcessSolar Access Rights and Homeowners Associations#4 Financial Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits for Going SolarFederal Tax CreditSolar Property Tax ExemptionSolar Equipment Tax ExemptionWhat to do […]
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