Curious how many people here have run into HOA resistance when installing solar — and how it played out. We keep seeing the same pattern: homeowner submits plans, HOA comes back with vague objections about "aesthetics" or panel placement, and the whole thing stalls for weeks or months. Most...

Starting a wind energy photo challenge too. These wind turbines are behind a sheep farm in the north of Germany.

Opening up a discussion on this topic in hopes of getting ideas. Would particularly like to hear peoples’ ideas on problems and solutions to increasing market share of these configurations

Fun 20th anniversary party last night!

I'm posting this as a challenge! Post your best photo of solar energy in the thread below! Here's mine…

Link to register: la-hike-9-8-24

let's get a thread started about solar O&M. It's not only a great revenue source for contractors, but also is money in the pockets of solar system owners. Here's a good podcast from the Energy Show to kick off the discussion: Dirty Solar Panels Waste Clean Energy

Given the complextiy around SGIP rebates and eligibiltiy in California, I'm passing along the information for Eli Technologies who is running a special on discounted SGIP and TECH clean CA rebate services for CALSSA members. Their discounted services run through the end of July. Just email...

Intersolar Mexico is the leading platform for technology trends and B2B networking in Mexico's solar market. It focuses on photovoltaics, solar heating and cooling technologies, and energy storage. In 2023, the events hosted more than 400 exhibitors and 11,750 visitors. Save the date: Sept 3-5...

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability does free, monthly virtual networking sessions. https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/wcs-membership/individual-membership/

Friday, June 7, 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST, Virtual Women-Led Startups Pitch Competition through Women in Cleantech & Sustainability: https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/2024-pitch-competition/

webinar on 4/25 to learn about the 2024 cybersecurity threats against critical energy and utility infrastructure, and how to stay ahead of OT adversaries in the coming year. Register link: 2023-threat-landscape-how-to-stay-ahead-of-ot-adversaries April 25, 2024 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00...

Would love to hear what people are reading, and discover some other good sources. Here's my current go-to list: Reuters - Climate & Energy Microgrid Knowledge Utility Dive PV Magazine Environment America SEIA News & Blog CalMatters

I recommend listening to this podcast on the Energy Show if you are looking into switching out your gas water heater for a heat pump water heater. What You Need to Know About Heat Pump Water Heaters

A great podcast from the Energy Show about questions to ask when planning to add home batteries and a solar system.

I just started listening to David Robert’s Volts podcast. Other suggestions?

There is a new slate of pro-solar California bills that aim to keep rooftop solar growing. Read more and take action to support these bills: Legislators introduce bills to get rooftop solar growing again

Capital raising for qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) tracked by Novogradac slowed to $3.5 billion in 2023, down from $9.7 billion in 2022 and $9.2 billion in 2021. Read more @ Novogradac

Oil industry has sought to block state backing for green tech since 1960s Research shows industry lobbying against support for solar panels and electric cars while enjoying subsidies itself Read more @ The Guardian

New York State Senate Bill S3596B is currently under review by the state Budget and Revenue Committee—if passed, it would expand the existing state solar energy system equipment credit from 25% of qualified system installation costs with a cap of $5,000, to a cap of $10,000. Read more @ Forbes