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Category Archives: General
Community Solar: No Roof Required
Community solar is a hugely-interesting and dynamic area of solar policy in 2013. Where they exist, such programs offer significantly-expanded access to clean energy’s many benefits. No roof required. In a true community solar program, customers “subscribe” or purchase an … Continue reading
How to Make Money with Solar
Let’s address a question frequently asked by prospective customers: “How do I make money with solar?” Generally, residential and commercial solar’s economic proposition is saving money. There are exceptions to this rule, but our customer’s solar electric systems are enabling … Continue reading
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SEIA/GTM Report Confirms Record Solar Uptake; Strong Momentum into 2013
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Greentech Media today released the annual “U.S. Solar Market Insight: Year-in-Review,” showing record levels of solar demand. U.S. businesses, homeowners, and utilities installed 3,313 megawatts of solar in 2012, representing 76% annual growth … Continue reading
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Solar and the Federal Investment Tax Credit
It’s tax time. Time to meet with your tax preparer and tally up with the man. A good time also to review one of the key benefits of residential and commercial solar – the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) – … Continue reading
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Megawhats? Kilowatts, Megawatts and Solar Terminology
REC Solar has now built more than 9,000 solar electric systems across the U.S. totaling 143 megawatts. Last year alone our company built more than 50 megawatts of solar in 15 states. These are impressive numbers, but might not mean … Continue reading
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