Solar Power for Condominiums
The thought of adding solar panels to a multi-unit condominium building may have once seemed formidable.
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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.
Massachusetts Gears Up to Reduce Emissions
At the end of December, state officials presented a 136-page proposal, the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, to drastically reduce greenhouse
Massachusetts Launches Solar Thermal Rebate
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has announced that a pilot program for solar thermal rebate incentives will open in early February.
Connecticut’s Home Energy Solutions Program
The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund has launched the Home Energy Solutions program for homeowners and renters in the United Illuminating (UI) and Connecticut Light & Power (electric utility) service areas.
Block 5 of Mass Solar Rebate to Begin Jan 14th
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has announced that Block 5 of the Commonwealth Solar II rebate program
Federal Grant Explained for Commercial Solar
Through the landmark tax legislation that passed at the end of 2010, the federal government
Huge Strides for the Massachusetts Solar PV Industry
Today, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced the enormous progress they have made toward the state’s solar energy goals.
Connecticut Solar Rebate Stays the Same for 2011
Unlike other state rebate programs that are funded on an annual
Tax Time – The Home Improvement Tax Credit
Now that we’re in the new year, it’s time to start thinking about your taxes.
New Year’s Resolution – Have a Better Energy Strategy
We hear the same New Year’s resolutions every year. They usually consist of losing weight or breaking a smoking habit.
Will the Sun Stop Producing Solar Power?
I had a customer who wanted to talk about the risks of pursuing a solar installation in Massachusetts.
