Solar Power

Anthony Dempster asked: Solar power for homes is becoming an increasingly popular method of powering some or all of your house. However many people ask the question “How much does home solar cost?” There are two main methods of getting your house up and running on solar power electricity. Simply put, they are either professional installation or “do it yourself” …

OPEL Solar, Inc. and TRUENORTH Solar & Environmental, L.L.C. Announce Partnership to Install Solar Fields on Brownfield Sites across North America Partnership Will Transform Brownfields into Solar Fields, Creating Potential New Sources of Revenue for Municipalities Shelton, CT, and Toronto, ON, September 14, 2010 – OPEL Solar, Inc. (“OPEL Solar”), a leading global supplier of high concentration photovoltaic (“HCPV”) solar …

Adrian Whittle asked: Solar power for your home is an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional forms of energy, be they grid electricity or burning fossil fuels in the home. There are a number of reasons for this. There are the economic realities of energy production now and in the future. There is the ethical issue of using a non-renewable energy …

Solar energy is clean, safe, abundant, renewable and already powers homes and businesses. Don’t you think the government should give it a fair shot to grow? Sign the Solar Bill of Rights to help achieve a clean energy future » Fossil fuels just don’t make sense. They create air pollution that hurts human health. They emit massive amounts of greenhouse …

Ed Reich asked: In a world of increasing energy prices and serious environmental issues homemade solar power become increasingly important. More and more people become interested to learn how to make their own homemade solar power systems and solar panels. Are homemade solar power solutions really the smart way to go? You bet they are. The fact is that we …

Jarrod Brake asked: Have you been giving thought to turning your home into a solar power house or are you building a home with blueprints that include solar panels? Here is a brief synopsis of things you ought to know about alternative solar power. How Solar Panels Turn Your Home into a Solar Power House Solar cells made of silicon …

L.L.Bean has long been recognized as an outdoor company with strong environmental values. In 2007 the company joined the EPA's Climate Leaders Program and formalized a corporate goal to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) 20 percent by 2012.

Michelle Lana asked: When you look for an alternative to energy source in order to save your energy bills, solar power is considered one of the great choices. There are many benefits of using solar power at your home. We are going to discuss what you will get from using solar power for home. Solar power can be used to …

Aggressive government incentives are set to trigger booming growth in solar installations in Ontario, Canada, in 2010—but regulations requiring the use of locally sourced photovoltaic (PV) products will cause the expansion to slow dramatically in 2011, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp.

But I cannot figure out why people who call themselves "conservatives" would say solar or wind power is "speculative." Conservatives know that word is usually reserved to criticize free-market activity that is not approved by well, you know who.

One Block Off the Grid Kicks Off Pittsburgh’s First Solar Group Purchase Homeowners Now Eligible for Support, Group Discounts and Educational Tools For Going Solar San Francisco, Calif. – August 24, 2010 – One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation’s largest solar group discount company, today launched a new program to support Pittsburgh homeowners through the solar buying process. …

The non-profit Eden Housing and its supporters dedicated the Healdsburg Family Housing, on Friday, August 20 at 2 PM.

Villages at Heritage Springs to Be Nations Biggest Solar Community Listen to AEHQ’s interview with Bob Comstock CEO of Comstock Homes as he tells us all about this energy efficient housing development – Bob Comstock Interview On May 28, Comstock Homes announced groundbreaking for a new solar community whose center and 511 homes will all sport solar panels on their …

“Makers of solar cells, as well as PV installers and other supply chain participants that can’t deftly manage these inventory swings, may risk being stuck with bloated stockpiles that could drive up their costs and put them at a major competitive disadvantage that will be impossible to overcome,” he added.

Citizens of Richmond successfully promoted a bond issue in 1926 to create the Richmond Municipal Natatorium, at that time a "state of the art" two-story building with an indoor warm water swimming pool, a fountain, observation balconies, and an open truss ceiling reminiscent of the Sutro Baths in San Francisco. Richmond's population was about 20,000 at that time, grew to over 200,000 during the "war years" and is now about 80,000.

The Villages at Heritage Springs, the nation’s largest solar community, has won impressive third party certifications for its commitment to using energy-efficient practices and products in its construction. Energy Star and Build It Green certifications are independent verifications of the builder’s dedication to healthy and sustainable construction practices.

We love to get insights from industry leaders about how alternative energy solutions are developing for consumers and business alike. This week Harry Fleming, CEO of ACRO Energy agreed to talk to us and give his insight on the solar power business in the USA. ACRO Energy is a rapidly growing solar energy installation company based in Houston Texas. They …

El Segundo, Calif., Aug. 4, 2010—Chinese government policies intended to promote the adoption of green technologies are having the desired effect, with the country enjoying a boom in wind power capacity and Photovoltaic (PV) installations that is fueling the establishment of a new generation of global green energy suppliers, according to iSuppli Corp. “Thanks to assiduous government support, the China …

El Segundo, Calif., August 3, 2010—Despite concerns that reductions in government incentives will halt growth in installations of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems in 2011, iSuppli Corp. predicts the global PV market will continue to expand next year as falling prices make solar energy more attractive, according to iSuppli Corp. Global PV system installations in 2011 will amount to 20.2 Gigawatts, …

Philadelphia Homeowners Now Eligible for Group Discounts and Support Buying Solar Power One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation’s largest solar group discount company, today announced the launch of Philadelphia’s first solar group purchase program. Designed to reduce the cost and confusion typically associated with buying solar, 1BOG offers free impartial advice and a group discount rate for installation. …