These are 5 messages that I think anyone wanting a better US economy (or a better economy in practically any country), anyone wanting national energy freedom (aka energy independence), anyone wanting to advance the most cost-effective choices for electricity generation, and anyone wanting to make logical energy decisions should know and share with others.
A new $2.1 million solar workforce development program, funded by the US Department of Energy SunShot Initiative under its Solar Training and Education for Professionals (STEP) program, seeks to boost the future of solar in the United States by helping to train more people to meet the growing demand for … [continued]
The Solar Foundation recently released a paper at Intersolar North America about how the growth of energy storage could impact solar jobs in the United States. One figure within the paper which particularly jumps out is the estimate that by 2021, there could be 27,000 jobs related to solar and … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. As many celebrate the shuttering of coal-fired electricity generation facilities, a call for retraining this former energy workforce from coal to solar is opening the eyes of some. In a study published in Energy Economics, researchers from Michigan Technological University and Oregon State University see a … [continued]
The Intersolar North America and ees North America exhibitions will take place together from July 12 through 14 at the Moscone West Center in San Francisco. Intersolar* is the world’s leading exhibition series for the solar industry and its partners. It unites people and companies from around the world with … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. The Solar Foundation has announced that it has been selected by the US Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to lead a nationwide solar energy training program for former military members, Solar Ready Vets. Of note, the program will work with military bases and local training providers in order … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Solar power costs have come down so much in recent years that going solar is a no-brainer money-maker for millions of people. That increasingly includes low- and moderate-income people as well as rich people. Affordable solar power seems as abundant and as popular as ice cream … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. In Nevada, a debate is raging over what the proper net metering rate should be and who should set it. A net metering rate determines the amount of money utility companies have to pay residential customers who have rooftop solar systems for the excess electricity they feed … [continued]
While US solar jobs are booming, some lawmakers are playing around with an out of date fossil fuel project that puts US land and water resources at risk.
Originally published on Solar Love. A report published Thursday by the Solar Foundation stated that 31,000 solar jobs were added to the US economy between November 2013 and November 2014. More key stats from the report include: 174,000 solar jobs in the US now (157,500 of which are 100% dedicated … [continued]
