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76% increase in U.S. solar installations in Q1 2015 Solar power is gradually asserting itself in the United States as shown by growth statistics from the first quarter 2015. Between January and March, installations in the national residential market increased by 76% over the same period a year ago. We’ve also seen an 11% jump since quarter four of 2014. The biggest increases came […] [...]
Is Solar Energy a Good Long-Term Investment? If you are one of those homeowners who have been on the fence about whether or not solar is worth the investment, it’s time to see the light. The sunlight, that is. Harnessing the power of the sun comes with a number of great benefits, and when it comes to dollars and cents, solar is […] NASS [...]
Compare Roof-Mounted with Ground-Mounted Solar Thinking about cutting energy costs by investing in solar energy for your home? The installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system can be a roof-mount, a ground-mount, or a pole-mount. Which is best for you is determined by a number of factors, perhaps even strict guidelines enforced by your homeowners’ association. Since pole-mounted panels and […] NASS [...]
Create Wealth: One More Reason to Go Solar Looking to make a solid financial investment? According to the most up-to-date Geostellar Quarterly Index, investing in a solar photovoltaic (PV) system for your rooftop is highly profitable and tops many other investment strategies. Couple this information with the fact that the majority of people today who install solar on their homes are primarily doing […] NASS [...]
Attention all Iowa Homeowners: Money-Saving Solar Incentives Abound Federal incentives are available to people in all 50 states, and they are intended to encourage people to make the switch to renewable energy sources. Iowa has additional advantages which will not only result in lower electricity costs for the long term, but they will also significantly cut the cost of solar installation. Among those […] NASS [...]
The U.S. Solar Decathlon – October 3-13, 2013 – Sparks Excitement, Research, and Collaboration In 2002 the first Solar Decathlon was held on the National Mall in Washington D.C. The initial event, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and held biennially since 2005, took place at a time when the tragedy of 9/11 was still fresh on the minds of Americans, dependence on foreign [...]
Finally, Installation of Solar Panels at the White House is a Reality In 2010, President Barack Obama’s then-Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that a demonstration of a commitment to increasing renewable power would take place in the form of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar hot water being installed on the roof of the White House. Fast forward to now, August of 2013, and it [...]
Nine Cities Join Forces to Streamline Solar Permits, and Project Permit Provides Help for All There have been many hurdles to jump in the quest to switch to renewable sources of energy, and great strides have been made in the U.S. One challenge that remains in many regions is clearing the red tape involved with acquiring proper permits for the installation of solar panels. Nine [...]
Going Green is Fine, but will Solar Save me Money? Gone are the days when homeowners installed solar panels on their homes only because they (A) lived in a remote location or (B) wanted to help save the planet. With the soaring costs of electricity, many homeowners are installing solar panels on their rooftops because it is a good financial investment that saves them a [...]
Race to the Rooftops is a Contest Aimed at Reducing Solar Installation Costs, in Michigan and the other 49 states While solar panels have dropped in price significantly, rooftop installations can still be too big of an expense for homeowners due to non-hardware costs such as interconnection, inspection, and permitting. The federal government has recognized this as being a hindrance to greater solar growth. The [...]
PA School District now has Solar Panels Installed in Five Schools Pennsylvania is making progress in the journey toward using a larger percentage of renewable sources to provide electricity for the state. State and federal incentives will help the requirements in Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) to be fulfilled. A recent milestone was reached with the completion of projects at five PA schools to have [...]
A New Minnesota Law is Set to Aggressively Propel Solar Growth A game-changing new energy bill which was signed into law by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton in May of this year has gained a great deal of attention. If requirements outlined in the bill are met, solar generation in the state will increase more than thirty-fold by 2020. The new solar electricity standard for large [...]
Vermont Towns Consider Solar Projects to Help with the State’s Lofty Goal In 2011 the Vermont Department of Public Service announced an energy plan which calls for 90% of Vermont’s energy to come from renewable energy sources by the year 2050. This plan is ambitious no matter how you look at it, but perhaps especially when you consider that the 2008 energy plan aimed for [...]
2013 to be a Hot Year for Solar Panel Installations on Houses The solar market in the U.S. has had nothing short of explosive growth in the last few years in many states. This burgeoning popularity of solar is due to many factors, such as government incentives, the greatly reduced cost of solar panels, and efforts to reduce the costs associated with sales, marketing, and [...]
America’s Real Problem With Solar Energy NASS enjoyed this recent article by Terrill Dines that we wanted to share it with everyone. America’s Real Problem With Solar Energy Each day, our industry sits down and whittles the unsightly knots off the tree we call solar energy. We, as a group, spend more time than we should pointing to one of a […] NASS [...]
Update on New York’s 10-year Solar Program Hurricane Sandy brought untold devastation to New York, and many residents went for weeks without power in the midst of a frigid winter. But because New York’s grossly outdated energy infrastructure came to light in the storm’s aftermath, solar is gaining renewed interest among lawmakers. The New York state legislators have just passed a solar […] NASS [...]
A Plane Fueled Only by Solar Energy Flies Across the U.S. In a quest reminiscent of the Wright brothers’ achievements in aviation, an airplane fueled 100% by solar power made an across-country journey that ended in Washington DC this week, though it has a bit further to travel. The name of the spindly aircraft is Solar Impulse, and it’s the first solar-powered airplane to fly [...]
The First Quarter of 2013 Shows Brilliant Growth in U.S. Solar Installations The steady growth of solar energy installation continues in a steep trajectory, as shown in a first-quarter report for U.S. solar. In the first three months of 2013, 723 megawatts of new solar capacity were installed. This number represents a 33% increase over the first quarter of 2012, which was a huge year [...]
Massachusetts Solar Installations Quadrupled What is the secret to explosive growth in the use of solar energy in the state of Massachusetts, where solar installations quadrupled in the last three years? Check out these statistics: There were 780 solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installations in Massachusetts in 2010. There were 1,700 solar panel installations in Massachusetts in 2011. And in […] NASS [...]
5 Common Misconceptions about Solar Energy Related to Costs and Expenses Now is a great time to take a fresh look at solar energy, for anyone who has doubts about related costs and expenses. There has been a huge movement toward solar in recent years; and, as a result, solar installation has become more and more affordable. Once various myths and misconceptions about solar are [...]
5 Common Misconceptions about Solar Energy Related to Weather and Equipment All the folks at North American Solar Stores (NASS) know first-hand the many benefits of solar. From Springdale, Arkansas, to White River Junction, Vermont, and all NASS locations in between, we know that solar power is affordable, saves money on energy costs, and makes a huge contribution to a cleaner world. In our Wisconsin, [...]
Two Great Energy-Saving Options for Homeowners in Northern Indiana Collier’s Solar in Northern Indiana helps homeowners take advantage of great opportunities to afford going solar. NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Corporation) customers are encouraged to take advantage of incentives to install solar PV systems, which Collier’s can help with. There are two great options which homeowners should definitely consider, those being Net Metering and […] [...]
Energy Trust of Oregon Increases Solar Incentives for Businesses Energy Trust of Oregon, an independent non-profit organization under the authorization of the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC), has been effecting change toward energy efficiency since its inception in 2002. It was announced last month that solar incentives, which have created market momentum for residential solar installations, have now increased for businesses in Oregon. Solar […] [...]
Northampton and 9 Other Communities Get In On the 2013 Solarize Massachusetts Program Solarize Massachusetts, an innovative program for advancing the use of solar power in the state, was unveiled in spring of 2011. This was done in support of an initiative set out by Governor Deval Patrick to install 250 megawatts (MW) of solar power in Massachusetts by the year 2017. In both 2011 [...]
The Solar Energy Industry Shines in New Report It’s been a great few years for the solar energy industry, and the good news keeps on coming. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) Energy Infrastructure Update, solar energy has accounted for all new utility electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. grid in March. In just the month of March 2013, more […] NASS [...]
Concord, Massachusetts, the Home of Walden Pond and now The Concord Solar Challenge Massachusetts is a state with many incentives designed to encourage homeowners to switch to renewable energy sources, including solar power. Concord, a city in Massachusetts and home of famed Walden Pond, is going the extra mile to offer even more reasons for homeowners to make an investment in clean energy. [...]
Solar Energy in PA & NJ: A Bargain for Ratepayers Why should residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey switch to solar? To answer this question, we simply need to take a look at a new study released by the Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association (MSEIA) and the Pennsylvania Solar Energy Industries Association (PASEIA). According to the findings solar power, in both PA and NJ, delivers [...]
Investing in Solar Energy: A Smart Business Choice As a small business owner, you may enjoy the thought of “going solar” to save on energy cost and reduce your store’s carbon footprint. You may also feel that installing a solar power system is a luxury reserved for well-funded corporations like Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, or Google. While this used to be true, the declining […] NASS [...]
Rebates & Tax Credits Make “Going Solar” a Viable Option in Massachusetts Many states across the country are taking initiatives to “go green” in order to combat environmental changes and the ensuing macroeconomic consequences; and Massachusetts is leading the way. Residents and businesses are beginning to take advantage of the tax credits, rebates, and other incentives that MA offers for switching to clean energy like [...]
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