Microgrid Knowledge 2025 in Dallas

Let's get a discussion started on why power bills are really so high, especially in CA. Here's a great article about how baked in profits are one of the reasons for high power bills: "A portion of each payment goes directly in the pockets of shareholders. Called a “return on equity,” the...

Does it exist? :) Yes!! Now's the time to find bipartisan energy messages, rquests, policies, etc. Hoping this thread my serve as a hub to collect bipartisan ideas and efforts. Thnx ps - this podcast inspired my idea to start this discussion. CEBN President Lynn Abramson about effective...

Enphase just came out with configurations approved by two of the top utilities in California (PG&E and SCE), with SDG&E expected to follow suit soon. By using the Enphase power control features and system configurations, homeowners with legacy NEM solar energy systems in CA can expand their...

PG&E is proposing another rate increase this year. An increasing demand for energy storage systems even without solar system seems inevitable.

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!

I've recently been pondering where best to focus my efforts and am considering setting up a cleantech fund to develop and own solar/storage projects. This article has good research about the important role climate funds play in the climate solutions: From aid to resilience: Assessing the...

Looking to expand my list! thnx C

I'm going for a DYI solar and storage home system. Would love advice on figuring out how much storage I should buy. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Wondering if anyone has so real life experience with the longevity of solar panels. I've seen 30 year panel manufacturer warranties offered. Do they really last that long? Anyone actually tested a solar system that long on an actual roof??

Hour and a half webinar will provide an overview of funding opportunities followed by a panel of speakers skilled in teaming who will present on the challenges and opportunities in creating an effective team that meets the needs of federal funding requirements. Th webinar is put on by the...

I'd love to hear why people think microgrids are worth the investment. I've done some initial research and they are expensive!

I live in a multi-unit townhouse that is part of an HOA. I just submitted an application for approval of a solar installation. The solar policy my HOA just provided to me seems really unfair to me. I think that the policy could literally bankrupt me if the wrong people are on the Board in the...