Solar Industry Heats Up
The U.S. solar industry is at an all-time high, but it still hasn’t caught up with Europe.
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Federal Incentives Still Available For Solar Hot Water Heaters, Solar Panels
Some 17 states now offer homeowners tax rebates or incentives for the purchase and/or installation of solar power equipment.
Solar Roadways: Coming To A Highway Near You?
Solar roadways whereby solar collectors are embedded into road surfaces to provide electricity for lights and other needs are no longer just a pipe dream…
Sun Shines
The rise of solar energy as a viable technology contributing to a clean electricity future is exciting enough, but equally compelling is the industry’s ability to create well-paying, life-enhancing jobs.
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint With A Solar Water Heater
A solar hot water heater could save you money on utility bills and also help mitigate the effects of runaway climate change.
Here Comes the Sun
Corporations are discovering that solar installations can be more than a sunny public relations exercise—they’re actually good business. That was certainly the case at the unveiling this September of a huge solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of the Whole Foods Distribution Center in Cheshire, Connecticut. The 121-kilowatt system is capable of providing 10 percent of the facility’s total energy needs.
The Evolution of Galapagos Wind
One of the world’s most prized ecological zones will soon become a showcase for renewable energy in remote locations. Early this year, crews are expected to break ground on a wind farm on San Cristobal, the largest of four inhabitable islands in the Galapagos Archipelago.
Catching Some Rays: Solar Shingles Can Turn Your Rooftop into a Miniature Power Plant
For years, solar technology has been a promising but expensive alternative. Now, a new federal program may finally get solar off the ground—and onto the roof.
Compassionate Conservation
In a development that makes a mockery of its own declaration that the U.S. is experiencing an energy crisis, the Bush Administration recently proposed drastic 30 percent cuts in federal programs that promote energy-efficient buildings and encourage businesses and homeowners to invest in solar and wind power.