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. […]

DOE Awards $2 Billion Loans to Double Concentrating Solar Capacity in the US

June 17, 2011 seowebsites Solar California, Solar Energy, solar power

Photo: . 2 Concentrating Solar Project in California Google isn’t the only one in . The U.S. Department of Energy has just announced new conditional loan guarantees that should inject about $2 billion into two large-scale solar thermal projects…. … Source: DOE Awards $2 Billion Loans to Double Concentrating Solar Capacity in the US.

Utilities Continue to Drive Solar Expansion

June 17, 2011 seowebsites Solar California, Solar Energy, solar power

By Mark Pabst, San Francisco Utilities continue to be a major driving force behind the expansion of solar generated electric power in the United States according to a recently released report by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA). In 2010 the ten utilities with the highest number of megawatts generated collectively accounted for 561 megawatts […]

Groups sue to stop California solar plant

June 3, 2011 seowebsites Solar California, Solar Energy, solar power

LOS ANGELES – Two conservation groups and a California resident have sued to stop construction of a SunPower Corp solar power plant, saying the project would harm the rural area’s wildlife, air quality and natural beauty. Sa… Source: Groups sue to stop California solar plant.

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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

DOE Awards $2 Billion Loans to Double Concentrating Solar Capacity in the US

Utilities Continue to Drive Solar Expansion

Groups sue to stop California solar plant

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