Did you know that you might be eligible for free home solar systems if you are a California resident? That’s right! A state program administered by the California Public Utilities Commission allows low-income California residents to go solar without worrying about the cost. Lest you think that the program is just a gimmick, switching to [...]
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Anaheim, California is known for sunshine and Disneyland, but its also one of the best places to live if you want to save on solar power. Since 2008, Anaheim has had a generous solar incentive program that allows homeowners to save big money on the installation of solar panels. The municipal electric utility in Anaheim [...]
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Solar power in California is turning out to be one of the most tapped into renewable resources. Residential solar power is highest in San Jose and San Diego. Bakersfield represents the third largest solar market in California. Cloudy, foggy San Francisco rates number four in the number of solar panel installations on homes, according to [...]
Earlier this week, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu was present at the announcement of California’s goal to generate 1/3 of its energy needs with renewable energy, including solar power, by 2020. In fact, the USDOE itself announced a $1.18 billion loan guarantee to SunPower Corporation to develop a 250 megawatt (MW) solar power [...]
Last week, the City of Sacramento, California approved a new plan with SolarCity® to install more than 8000 solar panels on municipal buildings. The 1.9 megawatt project will be the largest solar power project undertaken by the capital city of California. Under the contract, SolarCity will finance, install and maintain the solar installations. This means [...]
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Is it any wonder that the home of the Silicon Valley, known as the Golden State, is arguably the solar capital of the nation? With California holding 38% of all American solar energy patent registrations, and with solar panel installations doubling each year for the past two years, its clear that solar shines brightly in [...]
