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What are the Utility Regulators thinking?
Totally agree with both of you; there’s a lot of complexity behind the scenes that isn’t always obvious. It seems like better alignment between regulators and installers could prevent a lot of friction and lead to more practical outcomes.
Why are power bills so high?
My take on this question is that electricity costs are so high because hudge funds and VCs are profiting from and managing our IOUs. This has been the case for over a century. Just running a cost savings estimate for a solar system owner proves this, in my humble opinion. If one solar system can save a single property owner three-quarter million dollars over 20 years, then it's simple math to...
Solar on farms
One of the most effective policy approaches that has helped farms install solar is "community solar with agricultural dual-use incentives", like the Massachusetts SMART Program (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) with its Agrivoltaics Incentive. Their program gives extra payments per kilowatt-hour are offered if the solar panels are installed in a way that allows continued agricultural...
Cleantech Job Postings
CALSSA is looking for a Director of Membership - Director of Membership Posting
Turning Heavy Industry Green
A small contractor wanted to expand services but needed an affordable, versatile lift. After browsing zumasales , they found the perfect towable boom lift to reach new heights—literally. Now, they can take on more jobs, increase revenue, and grow their business with confidence.
Clean Energy - supply chains
not sure where to post this. "made in America" will be a growing issue in the upcoming 4 years. this book (white paper) just post out by InterSolar & Canary Media has a good overview and resources for anyone working in the supply chain space:
Built in America: Transforming the U.S. Clean Energy Supply Chain
Solar Photos
I like all of the lines. this is from Northern Germany. So many good photo ops for solar there, you've just got to be fast with the camera.
Wind Energy Photos
Starting a wind energy photo challenge too. These wind turbines are behind a sheep farm in the north of Germany.
Solar O&M
O&M is an important revinue source for solar contractors, but I think it make more sense for larger systems.
This silent wind turbine for the home destroys solar panels: 1500 kWh of free electricity this summer
I'd love to see more of the residential wind turbine technology installed in the US, particularly for homes without access to sunlight. Cool technology. Thanks for sharing!
Sun Shot Solar Photo Competition
Solar is beautiful, but hard to photo! lol - don't I know it! If you got any good pics of your solar systems, the DOE is giving the winners $2.5K. Check it out: American-Made Solar Photo Competition: Hit Me with Your Sun Shot
Deadline to submit is May 23!
Climate Change Debate
All good comments and a good question. Too many people think there is an obvious answer to this question and fail to understand that a suprprising amount of people still don't believe climate change is even occurring! I think it's impossible for everyone to come to 100% consensus on this issue. We have too many pressing day to day concerns to think or worry about big picture items. The...
Cleantech Job Opportunities: Two IREC Positions & Four Internships
IREC has two new job openings: Senior Program Manager—Local Initiatives and Data Systems Manager.
The Senior Program Manager will support the Local Initiatives team in achieving aggressive goals to increase the adoption of national solar deployment, working with partners to recruit communities and provide technical assistance to local governments pursuing designation under the SolSmart...
In Honor of Martin Luther King Day: Black-Led Organizations to Support
Black-led organizations to follow:
Center for Energy Education, Roanoke Falls, NC: center4ee.org
Greening Youth Foundation, Atlanta, GA: gyfoundation.org
Hip Hop Caucus, National: https://hiphopcaucus.org
National Black Environmental Justice Network, New Orleans, LA: nbejn.com
Freedom Agenda, New York, NY: fa.urbanjustice.org
Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice, Detroit, MI...
Green construction innovations
My favorite from this article green construction innovations is the bricks that can be turned into energy storage devices.
Ethics of flying
I agree, I think airplanes produce only about 4% of global emissions
Cleantech supply chains
If a product is produced by clean energy from “cradle to grave” isn’t it okay to not worry about using it from a climate perspective?