Utah, Arkansas Pass Commercial PACE Laws

By Kevin Emerson, MSc Sr. Policy Associate, Utah Clean Energy Walking the halls of the Utah State Capitol during the Legislative Session, it is clear that Utah policymakers have embraced modern technologies. From smart phones and tablets, to tweets and blogs, Utah policymakers understand the importance of staying up-to-date in the 21st century.  In the [...]

Solar for Schools

Solar for Schools

Aruna’s Place, a preschool in Sudbury, Mass., went solar with the help of Sol Solution, a nonprofit that helps groups go solar throughout the state. Solar Citizen: Building the renewable energy movement from the ground up! NEWS YOU CAN USE: Solar for Schools More than 500 K-12 schools in 43 states have installed solar panels, helped [...]

SolarWorld Solar Panels Power the First Net-Zero-Energy, Zero Combustion Home in Southern California!

SolarWorld Solar Panels Power the First Net-Zero-Energy, Zero Combustion Home in Southern California!

A family in Southern California creates the first net-zero-energy and zero-combustion home in the Hermosa Beach region.

Circular Energy Donates a Complete Solar System to the Austin Children’s Shelter!

Circular Energy Donates a Complete Solar System to the Austin Children’s Shelter!

Texas Representative Mark Strama joins Austin community leaders to highlight the positive impact of solar energy on the city and state at unveiling.

SOLAR 2013 Call for Volunteers

SOLAR 2013 Call for Volunteers

Willing to lend a hand at Solar 2013? We need volunteers to help at registration, check badges at the technical sessions and events, and do miscellaneous tasks throughout the conference (Monday through Saturday). Compensation is in the form of discounted registration fees, limited free nights in the conference hotels, free publications, membership in ASES, etc., [...]

Solar Thermal is a Proven, Low-Cost Technology that Demands New Policy Incentives

Solar Thermal is a Proven, Low-Cost Technology that Demands New Policy Incentives

Solar thermal systems could help utility load-balancing and reduce our dependence on natural gas for heating. But, panelists at the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Conference say, new incentives are required to scale the industry.