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Going Solar Can Save You Big Time

Brandon Baker | December 3, 2013 12:30 pm Aside from the natural concerns that accompany most changes, a five-figure price tag is oftentimes what unnerves people about going solar. Such a number presents it as a sizable investment—which it is–but… Read more »

North American First: Ontario Bans Coal-Fired Power

Environmental Defence | November 22, 2013 3:39 pm On Thursday, Environmental Defence hosted Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and former U.S. Vice-President and Chairman of the Climate Reality Project, Al Gore, at an event to announce the elimination of coal-fired electricity in Ontario. The largest coal plant in… Read more »

Green Apple

BY ADAM PECK ON NOVEMBER 20, 2013 AT 1:20 PM “Apple’s New Corporate Headquarters Will Feature One Of The World’s Largest Solar Arrays” The Cupertino, California city council granted final approval to Apple, Inc on Tuesday for the consumer electronics company to begin construction… Read more »

Spain Showing Bad Form Regarding Solar

As if Spaniards had not already been dissuaded by the potential €60 million fines they face for illegally generating their own solar power, they now have to look forward to a knock on the door from the ‘solar police’. A… Read more »

Solar Loan vs Lease or PPA

Qualified residential clients can now get a $25,000 secured loan with the option to also include up to $15,000 more in an unsecured, 18-months same-as-cash plus loan through our financial partner, Admiral Bank. Like our Peers in Pasadena say: “Together,… Read more »

2013 Solar Decathlon

Team USC’s entry, for example, had many outstanding features, including an extendable solar patio cover.

Transforming the Future

Electric conversion losses amount to much the same. For the full story, see Karl’s latest “Plugged In” column at the Ventura County Reporter.

Governor-Backed Bill AB 327 Calls for Unlimited Solar Future

Sacramento – AB 327 (Perea) began the 2013 legislative session as the biggest residential rate reform bill in a decade. With amendments coming out of Governor Brown’s office, AB 327 will likely leave the legislature as one of the state’s most… Read more »

National Plug In Day(s)!

a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles Throughout the weekend of September 28 – 29, 2013, events across the US and other countries will celebrate the third annual National Plug In Day. Each celebration… Read more »