SunRun solar financing, close friend to CalFinder, brought the solar power message to national television this morning when company president and co-founder Lynn Jurich was given a featured spot on Good Morning America. You may remember SunRun for its landmark financing deal with Pacific Gas & Electric, or its pioneering activities in New Jersey, or its innovative solar leasing programs in general. It was for that very purpose — solar leasing — that Jurich appeared on this morning’s Good Morning America. (more…)

Zachary Shahan has been interested in (and living) some form of a sustainable life as long as he can remember…and beyond! From growing up a vegetarian to making green living work in various locations around the world, Zach is taking his experiences and spreading word to anyone who will listen. And, he took a few moments out of his busy schedule as a writer for some of the top green websites and answered a few questions for us. Here’s a little advice in his own words…

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It’s that time again where CalFinder busts out a few tales of solar and sustainable heroics while you get comfortable. We’ve rounded up our favorite stories in the world of going green and laid them out just in time for the long weekend! Grab a loved one and let the sunshine in.

Minnesota Wants Clean, Local Energy

An attempt at overturning a law that prevents new dirty energy plants (and I include nuclear in that category) fell short in Minnesota this week. A great step for Minnesotans and Americans alike, as more and more states turn to clean energy as the answer for keeping the grid lit. Ecolocalizer has the full tale of Minnesota rejecting dirty coal policy. (more…)