Stephanie on March 10th, 2010

News from SolarWorld this week, the largest solar manufacturer in the United States, may please both sports fans and solar power enthusiasts.  The company has entered into a deal which is the first of its kind for a solar company: sponsorship of a professional soccer team in the United States. SolarWorld will be the primary [...]

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Stephanie on March 8th, 2010

Review “…this book really does offer a comprehensive picture of the possible future of energy…well priced.” (UK-Energy-Saving.com, August 6th 2009) Get the truth about alternative energy and make it part of your life Want to utilize cleaner, greener types of energy? This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can [...]

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Stephanie on March 6th, 2010

When you are considering installing solar panels on your home or business, there are a number of questions you’ll have in mind:  How much will they cost?  How much will they save you?  How easy are they to use?  Can you qualify for rebates or other incentives? What if there was a go-to company or [...]

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Stephanie on March 4th, 2010

A new PGE solar rooftop project in Portland, Oregon will be the largest rooftop solar installation in the Pacific Northwest.  PGE (Portland General Electric) is planning a 2.4 megawatt (MW) solar project in partnership with U.S. Bank, ProLogis, and several other Oregon companies.  Northwest Solar Solutions estimates at least 60,000 green jobs (union wage electrical [...]

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Stephanie on March 2nd, 2010

If you are interested in, or have solar panels on your home or business, you probably know about net metering.  The concept is generally that any excess solar electricity that is generated by your panels can be sent back into the grid.  Your utility will then give you a credit against any draw you make [...]

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