Solar Rebates

Long Island Solar Rebate Program Receives Stimulus Funding

Long Island Solar RebatesLast month the Long Island Power Authorities (LIPA) residential solar rebate program was suspended but thanks to an injection of $8.3 million in federal stimulus money, the program is back in business.

How do solar leasing companies make money?

How can companies like SunRun, Sungevity, and SolarCity provide a zero down or $1000 down solar lease while charging less per month than a utility company? Here’s a high level overview of how solar leasing companies make money.

Declining CSI Solar Rebates Offset Price Reductions

The California Solar Initiative (CSI) is now in its fourth year and is nearly half way through the 1,750 Megawatt goal. Earlier this month, the CSI released the 2009 Impact Evaluation Report, which provides a program update and analysis. According to the report, from 2007 to 2009, the cost of residential solar power systems have declined 5% annually.

Solar Cities - Pasadena

Throughout the U.S. there are towns and cities that are offering amazing solar rebates and incentives on top of the 30% tax credit from the federal government. In this blog series that we are calling "Solar Cities" we are highlighting these towns and cities that are making it easier for their residents to go solar.

$5 Million in New Funding for GoSolarSF

The GoSolarSF program just announced an additional $5 million in funding for the July 2010 - July 2011 period. For those who don't know the GoSolarSF program is run by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and was established to incentivize San Francisco residents to go solar.

Texas Solar Rebates

While many of the the solar rebate programs in Texas are fully subscribed for 2010, there are still some programs open and offering some great rebates.

The Future of Residential Solar Energy

As I've watched the residential solar energy market for the past year I've often wondered where it is heading. 

Who will emerge as the dominant players? 

Governor Martin O’Malley Reaffirms Maryland's Commitment to Solar

maryland solarToday, Maryland governor Martin O’Malley signed into law five energy bills that will drive the adoption of renewable energy and accelerate the creation of green jobs across the state.

Pennsylvania Solar Rebates: A Closer Look at the Sunshine Solar Program

Are you are homeowner in Pennsylvania? Have you heard of the Sunshine Solar program? Before we go into details about the program, did you know that in June, Pennsylvania receives just as much solar radiation as South Florida.

New Jersey Solar Rebate Program Sold Out, Again!

The New Jersey solar rebate program has stopped taking applications as of Tuesday due to the overwhelming number that have

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