The Texas Solar Energy Revolution Is Going Global
Even as talk of a Texas-style Brexit bubbles up, the state’s solar energy industry has been forging new ties in the US and overseas.
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Solar Energy Industries Association Goes Green(er)
The US Solar Energy Industries Association announced this week that it is partnering with energy company WGL Energy in an effort to offset the electricity use and greenhouse gas emissions connected with the group’s offices, travel, and events.
The State Of Solar In New Jersey Is Shining Brighter
The East Coast’s solar market is booming, and New Jersey is one of those states that continues to surprise on the renewables front. The Garden State has been one of the more aggressive states when it comes to incentivizing solar, and the results are showing. During a conversation I had … [continued]
Solar News: Solar At 11 Euro Cents In Germany, Solar Benefits Residents, Polish Feed-In Tariff…
If you’re solar obsessed, beyond our own solar power stories from the past week or so, you may also want to check out some of these pieces: Germany Altmaier Paper on Renewable (1): No Need for Cost Reduction Altmaier Paper on Renewable (2): Irresponsible Undermining of Trust in Germany Altmaier … [continued]
NJ Solar May Rise Again — “Resurrection Bill” Passed
New Jersey (NJ) had the most new solar power installed of any state in the US in the first quarter of 2012. It’s the #2 state in the US for total cumulative solar power capacity. Shocking for those who don’t follow the industry, I’m sure, but it’s in that … [continued]
Third Gigantic Solar Roof in US – Apple Gets Visionary Headquarters
A just released update for the plans for the new Apple headquarters in Silicon Valley shows a modification to include solar panels covering the entire roof. ARUP North America and local engineering firm Kier & Wright will collaborate on the Foster + Partners plans to convert the new headquarters to … [continued]
New York Trying to Create New Solar Rebate Market
New York solar energy advocates are pushing for the adoption of a new bill that would create a solar renewable energy credit (SREC) market. If enacted, the New York Solar Industry Development and Jobs Act would launch an SREC market starting in 2013. An SREC represents the environmental attributes … [continued]
Feed-in Tariffs or Solar Renewable Energy Credits — Which are Cheaper?
A few years ago, a heated debate started within the U.S. solar industry about which was more cost-effective: Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) or Feed-in Tariffs (FITs). Now that we’ve had more experience with both policies, the question is again being asked. Researchers at the Institute for Local Self Reliance … [continued]
New Jersey Now Setting US Solar Rooftop Records
New Jersey continues its incredible solar development – now rivaling California’s, as a result of its membership in RGGI and participation in regional cap and trade and renewable energy policy that makes new clean energy investment more competitive with fossil energy through the sale of SRECs.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania Solar Renewable Energy Credit Markets Choking to Death
The pace of solar installations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is ironically destroying the incentives that make such installations possible.
