PowerSaver Loan Offers New Way to Finance Solar
Last November, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) introduced the PowerSaver Loan which provides low-cost loans for energy retrofits of single family homes.
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Homeowners Want PACE Financing
In a report released by Pike Research, 75% of Americans surveyed said they are interested in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing programs.
Solar Carports Grow in Popularity
In the 2011 State of the Union, President Barack Obama said he envisioned the United States as the first nation to have one million electric cars on the road by 2015.
Keeping Your Solar Panels Safe
When you make an investment in solar panels, most people assume that they will generate power for the next 20 to 30 years.
Connecticut SRECs Back on the Table
Many solar installers forecasted growth in the industry was hinging on the approval of an energy bill that was introduced last year that would introduce Connecticut SRECs.
Environmental Cost of Solar Panel Manufacturing
Many people wonder if the manufacturing processes for photovoltaic solar modules and other PV equipment are harmful to the environment or particularly carbon intensive.
The Drawbacks of DIY Solar Installations
Making an investment in solar power is a smart decision, but installing it yourself could be a big mistake.
Solar Grants Available for Connecticut Nonprofits
I’m happy to announce some good news for nonprofits and not-for-profits.
Solar Panels: Sorting Through the Hype
Solar panel manufacturers are doing a great job giving consumers a variety of panels to choose from.
Massachusetts Municipal Solar Rebates for 2011
If you own a home in the Ipswich, Marblehead, Taunton,Concord, or Chicopee, you may be eligible for generous municipal solar rebate incentives.
Solar Power for Condominiums
The thought of adding solar panels to a multi-unit condominium building may have once seemed formidable.
ARRA Compliant Solar Photovoltaic Equipment
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) allocated $787 billion in stimulus funding through tax credits, contracts, grants, loans and entitlements.
Massachusetts Announces Change to SREC Program
Today, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has announced a change that may affect the price of Solar Renewable Energy Credits in 2011.
Why Solar Installers Conduct Evaluations in the Winter
I would love to say solar installers in the Northeast take the winter off, but they don’t.
Solar Energy Mentioned Often in State of the Union
President Barack Obama delivered his second state of the union speech yesterday.
Escape the Cold with an Energy Audit
The weather in New England plummeted to bone-chilling temperatures this weekend and it will linger until Tuesday.
Open PV Project Compiles U.S. Installation Data
Were you ever wondering where the solar installations are in your state or when they were installed? Well, now you can answer these questions and more.
Deadline Approaching for Connecticut OSDG Grant
On November 1st, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) issued request for proposals (RFPs) for the On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation (OSDG) program.
Depreciation Benefits for Commercial Solar Installations
There was a lot of press in December about the extension of the Section 1603 Treasury Grant program
Massachusetts Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant Will Close its Doors
n some very disappointing news to Massachusetts residents, Evergreen Solar will be shutting down its Devens manufacturing facility.
