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California Solar Power Gets More and More Affordable
There once was a time when solar power was such a new energy form that it was prohibitively expensive. Times have changed. Group purchases of solar power in Los Angeles have brought the price of this energy close to the cost of grid power, meaning that solar power is increasingly affordable. As t.....
Date: 2011-11-22 09:33:06
Solar Power Atop CA Prisons Saves Tax Payers Money
Prisons cost our society a disturbing amount of money. However, the prisons in California are going to be saving some money for the taxpayers thanks to the fact that solar power is going to be added atop their huge complexes. Prisons are vast in their physical size so it makes perfect sense to pl.....
Date: 2011-05-17 09:55:09
First Hybrid Natural Gas Solar Power Plant Debuts
Straightforward solar power is very important. However, we also have to look at options for combining this with additional energy sources to maximize its use throughout the nation. We've come one step further in this area since the first hybrid natural gas solar power plant just opened in Florida.....
Date: 2011-03-18 08:55:59
Super Small Eco-Friendly Solar Powered Movie Theater
People who are truly concerned about their environmental impact on the world often make the choice to refrain from going to movie theaters. These spaces tend to be really wasteful when it comes to electricity. If you’re one of those eco-minded people then you might be interested in learning.....
Date: 2011-03-15 12:18:12
11 States Where Solar Power Makes Sense
If all states were to actively pursue solar power development, which states would see the most success? New research conducted through the Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business shows that some states are much more optimal than others when it comes to the development of a nationwi.....
Date: 2010-12-09 11:52:44
Improve Solar Panel Power with Stickers
Solar panels are terrific. They allow you to capture the energy of the sun and use it to power your home or business. However, they aren't necessarily as efficient as they could be. There are little things that you can do to increase their effectiveness. One of those things is to add stickers to .....
Date: 2010-10-25 11:05:02
The White House Turns Down Solar Power
Environmental activists recently asked President Obama to take a green stand by installing solar panels on the roof of The White House. Citing many reasons, the Obama Administration denied the opportunity to utilize this solar power at the presidential palace. Activists are concerned about the me.....
Date: 2010-09-27 09:31:40
New Plug-In Appliance Makes Home Solar Power Simple
So many people love the idea of having solar power in the home. And yet, so many people fail to take the next step and actually start to use home solar power. Why is that? There are two leading reasons. The first is that many people are afraid that the cost of going solar is too high. The second .....
Date: 2010-08-23 11:00:34
Stanford Finds Way for Solar Power to Compete with Fossil Fuels
One of the biggest problems with solar power to date has been the fact that it is cheaper for people to use fossil fuels than to take advantage of solar power energy. (Arguably, solar power can be cheaper in the long run, of course, but there are many people who are only concerned about the initi.....
Date: 2010-08-09 10:38:03
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Marines Go Green with Solar Power
United States military bases are a great place to start utilizing the renewable resource options that we now have available to us. Unfortunately, there has been slow adoption of this green technology on many bases. But, luckily, that is starting to change. One great example of the change is Camp .....
Date: 2010-06-29 10:35:36
10 Things a Farmer Loves about Solar Power
Flying Goat Farm in Maryland is a farm that has started to use solar power. And guess what - they love it! Here are ten reasons that farmers Lisa and Bill Check like solar power on their farm: 1. No electric bill every month! This is a great thing for anyone who decides t.....
Date: 2010-06-17 09:44:25
Solar Businesses in Luck in Florida
Business has not been booming in the residential solar power industry thanks to the recession. However, a new bill that was recently signed into law in Florida could turn things around for the independent providers of solar energy. Renewable energy resources are good for the earth so this is good.....
Date: 2010-06-07 14:48:52
MA Town Closer to Green Community Status and Solar Project
The town of Lancaster, Massachusetts has been working hard to be awarded Green Community status. Several criteria have to be met in order to reach this status as outlined by the state's governor back in 2008. The town has taken many of these steps but hopes that the final push will come if a prop.....
Date: 2010-04-30 15:17:49
GA Solar Farm Uses Unique New Business Model
A new solar farm has just gone up in Georgia. This is innovative in and of itself. After all, we're still trying to get solar energy to become more of a mainstream resource all throughout the nation. Georgia isn't necessarily known for being on the cutting edge of this. But it's not the solar pow.....
Date: 2010-04-08 13:20:47
Power-Generating Smart Energy Glass is Good News for Solar
There is a new form of glass that is going to make a big difference in the amount of interest that people are taking in solar energy. It's a type of glass that collects solar energy and then uses it to generate power. This provides a great method of obtaining .....
Date: 2010-03-30 10:51:48
LA Adds Carbon Surcharge to Energy Bills
Residents of Los Angeles are going to see their energy bills go up soon. Although consumers will grumble about the rate hikes, there is a good side to this news. The increased rate is designed to provide a fund for investment in renewable energy resources. Since this is such an important part of .....
Date: 2010-03-24 14:55:48
Super-Efficient, Cost-Effective Solar Arrays in Development
If you could choose to see two things happen with solar panels, what would those two things be? The first thing would probably be that you would love to see the cost of solar arrays drop even further to make them more accessible to a wider range of people. The second thing might be that you would.....
Date: 2010-03-18 10:59:46
Solar Panels Shouldn't Lie Flat
There has not been a lot of innovation over the years when it comes to solar power design. Although there have been some changes made to the solar panel's basic shape and size, what we see is pretty much what we get when it comes to this product. We usually get a panel that lies flat on a rooftop.....
Date: 2010-03-09 12:49:25
Re-use Indoor Light Energy with Illumi-Charger
There is any number of gadgets that you can use to power your home in a more energy-efficient way. However, there are some gadgets that come out which really push the envelope in terms of doing something new and exciting that other gadgets just aren't doing yet. That's the case with the Illumi-ch.....
Date: 2010-02-17 13:20:06
More Solar Power, Demands Con Edison
Con Edison wants the state of New York to spend over $150 million on solar power this year. As you might know, Con Edison is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the country. Getting support from them is a great boost for making solar power more of a reality in this part of the n.....
Date: 2010-02-15 09:25:38
Solar Power: Distributed Generation vs. Central Generation
If you have been paying attention to the headlines in solar power news lately then you have probably heard the term "distributed generation" quite a bit. That's because there is a big push right now for a lot of these projects to go .....
Date: 2010-02-05 14:01:43
2010 is the Year for Solar Power in MA
The state of Massachusetts has already started to make some great leaps forward in the use of solar power over the past couple of years. However, it is believed that 2010 is really going to be the year that solar power makes a big le.....
Date: 2010-01-23 10:41:33
Historic Harvard Updated with Modern Solar Power
The Arsenal on the Channel is a modern real estate complex near Harvard that resides within a set of historic buildings. The buildings date back to the early nineteenth century but they have been recently remodeled to provide the most up-to-date office leasing space in the Harvard area. The build.....
Date: 2010-01-13 14:55:01
Solar-Powered Plane Takes Flight
When the Wright brothers first tried to create a vehicle that could take flight the world laughed at them. No one is laughing at these amazing inventors now. Instead, people are laughing a little bit at the plans of Bertrand Piccard to invent a plane that can fly using .....
Date: 2009-12-29 10:39:40
California Gets Solar Energy from Outer Space
California was one of the first places that became recognized for its forward-thinking approach to researching and utilizing solar power. The state has now made another leap forward in the area of solar power by approving a project, .....
Date: 2009-12-16 09:53:23
Solar Panel Supply and Demand Should Balance Out Soon
The solar panel business has had a problem in recent months. They have an oversupply of their product. There are too many solar panels that have been made and not enough of them have been bought. As a result, many solar panel companies are feeling forced to sell off their products at a low price......
Date: 2009-12-09 10:53:22
Two Sunny States Approach Solar Power Differently
Florida and California are two states that are ripe for development of solar power as a viable renewable resource. These sunny states have the natural resources necessary to really make solar power a success. They also generally .....
Date: 2009-11-23 10:18:14
Denver Economy Boosted By German Solar Plan
Every city in America is hoping to be among the first to beat the recession. Denver, Colorado might actually stand a good chance of achieving that goal. That is because the city has just been chosen as the new site for a solar plant which will bring at least 300 new jobs to the area with the pote.....
Date: 2009-11-04 10:16:36
College Students Build 100% Solar-Powered Homes for Decathlon
How much education did you get about solar-powered building options when you were in college? Unless you happened to be one of the few students enrolled in early cutting-edge classes that taught about alternative energy resources then chances are that you learned little to nothing about green bui.....
Date: 2009-10-27 09:33:04
CT Stimulus Encourages Solar Power Adoption
When we think about state governments that are active in encouraging the use of solar power adoption the states that typically come to mind are large, liberal states such as California. However, the little state of Connecticut is.....
Date: 2009-10-19 10:53:50
Say Goodbye To Ugly Solar Panels
Solar panels are a great way for residents and businesses to save money and save the earth at the same time. Solar power generates a useful amount of electricity for homes and companies. Right now is a particularly good time to i.....
Date: 2009-10-08 13:28:56
Palm Desert Pays People to Use Solar Power
Cities across the nation are debating about ways to encourage residents and businesses to switch over to renewable energy resources like solar power. The cities that are struggling to come up with a good plan might want to look to Palm Desert for a solution. Through California Assembly Bill 811 .....
Date: 2009-09-08 12:26:25
Californians Could Use Solar Power to Cool Off
Most people who make the forward-thinking choice to use solar power in their homes are using it to power the home in general or to heat the home. However, it may soon be possible to harness the power of the sun to cool off the place where you live. That is because there are innovative companies o.....
Date: 2009-08-25 08:46:19
The Bad Economy is Good for Solar Power
The downturn in the economy has caused a lot of problems but there have been a few bright spots that have resulted from the recession. One of those bright spots is that solar power is finally becoming affordable. The possibility of u.....
Date: 2009-08-18 09:30:47
California Leads the Way with Solar Power
The Obama administration is putting a heavy emphasis on the increased use of renewable energy resources throughout the nation. One of the best options for renewable energy is the use of solar power. As the nation focuses on learning .....
Date: 2009-08-11 15:13:34
Solar Energy Conferences 2009
The Solar Electric Power Association and Solar Energy Industries Association are holding this year’s biggest B to B solar event in North America. This event is taking place October 27-29, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Last year, more than 25,000 people attended from across the co.....
Date: 2009-08-04 09:16:59
Advances in Solar Energy
The sun itself is virtually a limitless source of energy. Solar technology channels the power of the sun and converts it into usable energy. Solar energy is an excellent alternative to fossil fuel because it remains clean, efficient, and reusable. Although not previously thought.....
Date: 2009-07-28 10:58:20