Solar Industry Leaders on SVTC’s 2014 Solar Scorecard
Solar industry leaders share their thoughts on the current Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition Solar Scorecard, which ranks transparency on toxins use.
Solar industry leaders share their thoughts on the current Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition Solar Scorecard, which ranks transparency on toxins use.
Originally published on Solar Love. The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) moments ago released its annual Solar Scorecard. I had the opportunity to talk with Sheila Davis, Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, last week in advance of the official release. Below are some key notes from the official release … [continued]
Some more solar energy news from around the net to wrap up the week: SolarCity & Clean Currents have teamed up to offer fixed-price Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for solar power with as little as $0 down and long-term electricity discounts/savings. The largest city-sponsored solar financing program in the U.S. has … [continued]
We don’t put a ton of attention on the environmental concerns of solar power, because the environmental downsides really don’t compare to the environmental benefits of switching from coal or nuclear to solar. Nonetheless, solar does have its impacts.