How One GOP Town Is Changing Green Energy Policy
More Tea Party-chic than country club smug, Lancaster, a desert suburb an hour northeast of Los Angeles, is the gateway to the GOP heartland of California.
U.S. Raises Tariffs on Solar-Gear Imports from China, Group Says
The U.S. Commerce Department determined that Chinese solar-product imports should be subject to additional tariffs to offset government subsidies, according to a group for companies manufacturing in the U.S.
Toshiba's 100 MW in Japan, Campbell Soup, Kohl's Big Systems
After Japan's government announced prices for its renewable energy feed-in tariff earlier this week, which particularly benefits solar, we knew there would be a quick rush to announce big projects.
New York state unveils new PV initiative
U.S. Governor, Andrew Cuomo has announced the introduction of a new photovoltaic initiative in New York, which aims to significantly increase the amount of customer-sited solar power in the state over the next two years.
Study: Solar Energy Could Help Ease Summer Power Issues In Texas
Adding solar capacity to the Texas electricity grid would result in lower wholesale electricity prices for Texas customers, according to a new report authored by The Brattle Group and funded by the Energy Foundation and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
More Solar Power in TX Could Save Consumers Over $520 Million, New Study Finds
More Solar Power in TX Could Save Consumers Over $520 Million, New Study FindsJune 19, 2012 By Zachary Shahan 12 Comments 108Share 17 inShare A new report released today analyzed how much electricity prices for Texas consumers would have been reduced in the summer of 2011 by adding solar capacity to the Texas electricity market. In total, it found potential savings of over $520 million for state electricity consumers.
SEIA's Statement: New Brattle Group Report Shows Solar Energy as a Solution in Texas to Help Address Summer Electricity Challenges
As Texas braces for predicted tighter electricity reserves and higher electricity rates in the state this summer, a new report shows that adding solar capacity to the Texas electricity grid would result in lower wholesale electricity prices for Texas customers.
Chinese Silicon Makers Said to Seek Duties on U.S. Rivals
Bloomberg NewsChinese polysilicon makers are pressing their governments to impose duties on U.S. imports, a move to drive up prices for competing supplies of the material used in solar panels, four people familiar with the issue said.
The Enlightened Classroom
Solar power has long been touted for its environmental impact. But now it has a new role: saving teachers' jobs.
U.S. Solar-Panel Market Seen Doubling in 2012
The U.S. market for solar panels is likely to double in 2012, thanks to government policies and falling prices, although new tariffs on panels imported from China could contribute to slower growth in 2013, according to a new study.