In addition to many large-scale solar projects on the horizon, Texas utilities will be offering residential solar options as well. More specifically, the state’s largest power company TXU Energy, has a plan to offer two different ways for homeowners to go solar. Of course, neither option is in the best interest of homeowners – more […]
Missouri’s Solar Momentum To Extend Into 2016
Solar installers in the state of Missouri continue to grow their businesses at considerable rates. 2016 is primed to be an even better year than 2015. A major factor in the recent expansion of solar in the state can definitely be tied to generous subsidies. Combining both the national tax credit and local rebates, someone […]
Should You Wait To Install Solar Panels?
Quite a few homeowners may be waiting to get solar panels installed on their homes. Rumors of lower solar panel prices and higher efficiency solar panels might make waiting seem like a good idea. However, taking a closer look into this situation reveals that waiting may not be financially beneficial. Let’s take a closer look […]
Solar Power Predictions for 2016
As a record year for solar draws to a close, the expectations for the solar industry in 2016 are even higher. A total of 7.4 gigawatts of solar power capacity was installed in 2015.* This record breaking amount of solar is only the beginning. It is expected that the U.S. will see a substantial 100 […]
Major Utility Scale Solar Planned For The Midwest
The Midwest has not been traditionally known for its solar power. This idea will soon change as the region looks to play catch up with the Southwest and Northeast. This post will detail upcoming utility scale solar projects in Ohio and Michigan. Ohio is the bigger story here with the plans to install 400 Megawatts […]
The Solar Investment Tax Credit Gets Renewed
A critical tax incentive for wind and solar power was renewed this past Friday December 18, 2015 by the House and Senate. This represents a significant boon to the renewable energy industry. The 30 percent solar investment tax credit was set to expire by the end of 2016. Had this timeline not changed, the solar […]
New Decision Protects Net Metering In California
In the continuing battle between proponents of solar power and electric utilities in California, the California Public Utilities Commission decided in favor of protecting a favorable net metering policy. This is definitely considered a big win for the solar industry in California. If the Utilities had their way, excess solar electricity delivered to the grid […]
Behind-The-Meter Energy Storage Primed For Massive Growth
According to the leading clean energy research organization, GreenTech Media, the behind-the-meter energy storage market will see major growth in the next few years. Behind-the-meter refers to either a solar panel system or battery storage system supplying on site energy that is on the non-utility side of an electric meter. On the other hand, in-front-of-the-meter […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Wants To Terminate Air Pollution
Love him or hate him, Arnold Schwarzegger has recently made some convincing arguments for a shift to renewable energy as soon as possible. He knows that climate change is still somehow a contentious issue, so he has title a recent viral Facebook posting – “I don’t give a **** if we agree about climate change.” […]
Commercial Solar Installations Are Increasing
American businesses continue to invest in solar power. In fact, commercial solar installations have increased 183 percent in the past four years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. While the commercial solar industry has not seen as much growth as the residential solar industry, business leaders continue to see great value in solar. Blue […]