U.S. solar industry generates more jobs with thousands of MW in installed capacity as solar energy continues to be the fastest growing industry in the U.S. In 2014, the solar industry created about 31,000 jobs, generating about $18 billion to the economy every year. California is not the only plac... Read More
Despite the obvious benefits of renewable energy and environmentalism, Congressional debate over it continues. This has proven true recently when the Senate Appropriations Committee pushed ahead a $31 billion spending bill for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Interior Department, aimed... Read More
The use of solar power continues to gain momentum worldwide. According to a recent study conducted by the German solar association BSW-Solar, approximately 22 gigawatts (GW) of solar and PV capacity were installed around the world during the first half of 2015. The survey also notes that 50 GW will... Read More
According to Campus Technology, the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) has created an energy efficiency project aimed at reducing waste and creating a better management system across its three colleges and 82 buildings. The college, which enrolls 40,000 students a year, has contr... Read More
Deciding to take the step to commit to a solar power system is a significant one. Before rushing into anything, it is worth considering all options such as whether to buy or lease. In an effort to help aid prospective solar energy customers in their search, the Federal Trade Commission released a li... Read More
California is pushing for greater solar energy capacity in the coming years, as seen through both houses of the California legislature producing bills that mandate the state derive 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources. However, San Jose Inside reports that rooftop solar is not included in... Read More
MIT has released a new report titled The Future of Solar Energy, which states that solar energy technology is currently advanced enough to provide all of the world's energy in the future. Researchers believe we should now focus on obtaining the money needed to expand the use of this technology, and... Read More
Iowa is joining in on the solar movement popularized in other states such as California to save money and ward off climate change. The Newton Daily News reports that Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed the HF 645 bill into law, which will add production tax credits for utility solar projects and als... Read More
State legislators have been increasingly jumping on renewable energy. Recently, some states have passed bills that would mandate incredible increases to their clean energy generation. Climate Spectator reports that states are increasing their renewable portfolio standards (RPS), which are state or l... Read More
Each day, more cities are embracing the potential of solar energy. A report called Shining Cities: Harnessing the Benefits of Solar Energy in America by Environment America Research and Policy Center found that the potential for rooftop solar to meet electricity demands for each state is better than... Read More
