Via GreenTech Media, an interesting analysis of the residential solar lease space: We’ve covered the perception challenges faced by the solar industry when it comes to consumers installing PV on their rooftops — many think it’s too expensive. We’ve also covered the steps the industry is taking to lower the “soft costs” of residential solar […]
Read more »Via The Energy Collective, an interesting overview on the various incentive programs currently in place in New Jersey: “…Everyone seems to know that California currently leads in the nation in installed solar capacity. Many, however, do not know that New Jersey is the second largest solar state in the U.S. with 137 megawatts of installed […]
Read more »Courtesy of Greentech Media, an interesting report on potential ways to reduce solar installation costs and the idea of potentially creating solar as an asset class: “…A recent report to the DOE from solar leasing and installation firm SunRun claims that installation costs can be reduced by 50 cents per watt simply by harmonizing the […]
Read more »Via GigaOm, an interesting article on the impact on solar panels, wind turbines, etc. on utilities’ traditional business model. As the report notes: Will your local utility one day go the way of dinosaurs? Well, as more home and business owners install solar panels, wind turbines and other electricity and heat generating equipment, the roles […]
Read more »Via American Progress, an article on green roofs: It may or may not be surprising but one of the best ways to make your house greener is to literally make it greener. Green roofs, or living roofs, offer a number of important benefits not only to the environment but also to home and property owners. […]
Read more »Courtesy of The Boston Globe, an interesting report on the economics of residential solar panel leases in Massachusetts: It’s an old energy problem with a new solution: After decades of facing prohibitively high costs to install solar panels, Massachusetts residents will be able to lease the panels for a tiny fraction of their upfront cost. […]
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