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Indiana Solar Incentives & Solar Energy Facts

The next installment in our series on state solar incentives and facts has information on Indiana solar incentives for the residential and commercial sector, followed by some facts about solar energy in Indiana. Unlike some states, such as California, which seem like a natural fit for residential and small-scale commercial solar power systems, Indiana probably […]

March 27, 2014

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Solar For Nonprofits via Crowdinvesting

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds! There are now several options for homeowners and businesses that want to go solar — purchasing + tax credits/rebates, solar leasing, power purchase agreements (PPAs), PACE financing, and more. However, nonprofits don’t have these same options. Due to the federal tax credit being […]

December 30, 2013

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30,000 Coloradans Petition Xcel Energy Over Solar Issues

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds! A couple weeks ago, I wrote about a strong push from Colorado residents, businesses, and organizations to get 3,000 megawatts (MW) of solar on one million rooftops by 2030. Despite this, Colorado utility Xcel Energy is pushing to roll back policies that support […]

December 15, 2013

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3 Signs Your Utility Company Is Robbing You

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds! As the holiday season rolls in, I think that most of us tend to pay a little closer attention to our finances. We’d all love to have a little more money to spend on our loved ones. For a lot of households, every […]

December 9, 2013

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Citizens Calling For 3,000 MW of Solar in Colorado by 2030 — 5 Reasons Colorado Should Do It

A passionate coalition of over 11,000 citizens and 280 businesses are pushing hard for their state, Colorado, to become a true rooftop solar power leader. They are pushing for 1 million solar rooftops, or 3,000 megawatts of solar power capacity, in the state by 2030. Currently, the state’s solar power capacity is equal to 300 […]

December 2, 2013

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Solar Power — Putting Good Conservatives & Bad Conservatives (e.g., Good People & Bad People) At War

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds! I’m not much of a fan for simplifications. However, when people spend their time and money trying to destroy something that helps people in dozens of ways — that helps the planet and the economy and your health — simply to become slightly […]

November 25, 2013

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Colorado Solar Incentives & Solar Energy Facts

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds! Moving on with our series on state solar incentives and facts, below are Colorado solar incentives for the residential and commercial sector, followed by some fun Colorado solar energy facts. Enjoy!   First of all, it’s worth noting that Colorado has a net […]

November 22, 2013

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Solar Hawaii — Solar Power Incentives & Solar Facts

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds! Hawaii is the hottest solar market in the US. Solar power there is much cheaper than electricity from any other source. But what exactly are the solar incentives available to homeowners and businesses in Hawaii, and what are the most interesting solar Hawaii […]

November 14, 2013

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California Solar — Solar Incentives & Fun Solar Facts

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds!   California is a solar giant. Well, it’s a giant in general. It’s the most populous state in the United States, home to 1 out of every 8 Americans. Also, the state has a larger economy than all but 8 countries (US included). […]

November 11, 2013

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New Jersey Solar Incentives, New Jersey Solar Facts

How much will solar save you? Find out in about 60 seconds! New Jersey has been one of the surprise solar leaders in the US, and even globally. In terms of installed solar power per capita, only 10 other US states and countries beat it. The three states that are above it have much better […]

November 6, 2013

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