Solar Shines On California Public Housing

August 24, 2011 seowebsites Solar California, solar power

The nation’s largest solar photovoltaic installation on a government-sponsored affordable housing project was recently unveiled in Santa Barbara County. The ambitious project encompasses 21 sites around the coastal California county, with installations involving 250 separate structures, five municipal permitting jurisdictions and three utilities. The combined 2 megawatts of PV capacity will be owned and operated by […]

Solar-powered homes remain a distant dream for many in the US

August 18, 2011 seowebsites cost of solar, Energy Savings, Solar California, solar power, Solar Power, Solar Rebates

It seems like the ultimate in green technology for an emissions-savvy citizen of the 21st century: solar panels on your roof, providing carbon dioxide-free electricity whenever the sun is shining. But as huge utility-scale solar and wind projects continue to make news and the economy continues to struggle, the state of the residential solar sector […]

4,100 Acre California Desert Solar Farm Receives Federal Approval

August 16, 2011 seowebsites cost of solar, Solar Colorado

Desert Sunlight Solar Farm, a 550-megawatt (MW) solar power project to be built in the California desert east of Palm Springs, has received right-of-way approvals from U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar after extensive environmental review and mitigation. The project will create more than 630 jobs at peak construction and infuse an […]

Solar Powered Schools in California Will Save the State $1.5 Billion

August 13, 2011 seowebsites Energy Savings, Solar California, solar power

Via SolarMosaic.com More good news in solar: the California Solar Schools program recently unveiled its plans to connect K-12 and state colleges with solar panel installations. While the project will save the state $1.5 billion in energy costs, it will also help California students access professional opportunities in the solar industry. This project is a […]

US, California PV installs soaring

August 11, 2011 seowebsites Energy Savings, Solar Arizona, Solar California, Solar Colorado, Solar Energy, Solar New Jersey, Solar Power

Via Electroiq US PV installations will spike 166% in 2011 to 2.4GW, doubling the 80% growth seen in 2010, with California leading the way, according to new reports from IHS iSuppli. The number of PV installations will climb 25% this year to 49,000, according to the firm. Ground-mount installs make up a little more than […]

U.S. Debt Deal Kills Off Prospects of Renewable-Power Support

August 8, 2011 seowebsites cost of solar, Solar California

Via Bloomberg U.S. government support for renewable energy may plunge from record levels, setting back the use of wind and solar power before they can compete on their own with oil, gas and coal. Direct spending, tax breaks and research funding pushed federal renewable-energy subsidies to $14.7 billion in 2010, according to Alan Beamon, director […]

California Solar Schools To Save $1.5 Billion In Electricity

August 1, 2011 seowebsites Solar California

By Energy Matters California’s massive push for solar and related support will see many of the state’s K-12 schools and higher education institutions installing solar panels – and saving approximately $1.5 billion in electricity costs over 30 years. U.S. solar panel maker SunPower has partnered with the California School Boards Association to establish a Solar […]

Bipartisan Bid To Revive PACE Solar Financing Program

July 20, 2011 seowebsites Solar California

By: Todd Woody – Green Wombat at Forbes.com It doesn’t exactly mark the Age of Aquarius, but amid the partisan rancor paralyzing Washington, two Republicans and a Democrat have joined forces to introduce legislation to revive a popular residential solar financing program scuttled by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last year. Called Property Assessed Clean […]

Solar in Southern California Getting a Boost

July 18, 2011November 14, 2014 seowebsites Solar California

Solar in Southern California just received another boost. After shutting down its solar incentive program in April, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the nation’s largest municipal utility, has announced that it will restart its solar incentive program once again. LADWP initially shutdown its solar program in April is it was overwhelmed with applications […]

Foldable Float Catamaran is a Solar-Powered Summer Retreat

June 18, 2011 seowebsites Solar California, Solar Energy, solar power

Why should have all the fun on the water? That’s the idea behind designer new , the Float, which he designed for students and young professionals. The craft is designed for relaxing: up to 4 passengers can recline on a mesh hammock material that is supposed to mimic the feel of sitting on the beach. […]

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Solar Shines On California Public Housing

Solar-powered homes remain a distant dream for many in the US

4,100 Acre California Desert Solar Farm Receives Federal Approval

Solar Powered Schools in California Will Save the State $1.5 Billion

US, California PV installs soaring

U.S. Debt Deal Kills Off Prospects of Renewable-Power Support

California Solar Schools To Save $1.5 Billion In Electricity

Bipartisan Bid To Revive PACE Solar Financing Program

Solar in Southern California Getting a Boost

Foldable Float Catamaran is a Solar-Powered Summer Retreat

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