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1/3 of Solar Jobs in US are in California As residential solar installations have become increasingly popular, the demand for skilled solar workers has increased as well!

SolarMax Technology Named Official Solar  Partner of USC Athletics (RIVERSIDE, CA) – Renewable energy leader SolarMax Technology’s brand presence will grow larger over the next five years, thanks to a newly formed marketing partnership with University of Southern California (USC) Athletics.

Eligibility for 30% tax credit subject to federal investment tax credit terms and conditions; return on investment is not guaranteed but based on 2016 EnergySage.com study. Source:  http://news.energysage.com/solar-power-as-a-home-improvement-strategy/ 

There are several factors that determine how many solar panels you will need for your home.  In this post we will explain how your historic electricity consumption, available roof space, the azimuth of your home, shading, soiling, and equipment selection effect the number of panels you need.

The California Energy Commission reported that nearly 19 percent of the state's electricity stemmed from renewable energy sources in 2013. This percentage is set to increase up to 50 percent by 2030, according to The Los Angeles Times. The U.S.

According to the Manhattan Institute, by 2020, one-third of electricity used in California will be generated from renewable resources. The state also plans to reduce greenhouse emissions by 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

Now is the time for residential, rooftop solar. Solar power is the fastest growing source of clean energy across the country, especially in California, where there are around 200,000 installed systems already, according to Greentech Media.

According to CleanTechnica, for the first time in the U.S., a grid operator has approved rules that allow companies to buy electricity from homes and commercial power systems and bundle it to meet the threshold required for sale on the market.

According to WSLS 10 News, a California woman is on a mission. Marissa Muller is riding her solar bike from California, across the U.S., ending in New York. Her "wellness revolution" mission is to get people to live a more sustainable, healthy life.

Installing solar panels on a roof is one of the most environmentally friendly, cost-cutting decisions homeowners can make in their lifetime. This can be contingent on a few factors though.