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When it comes to sheer number of solar installations, Arizona comes in third among states, following California and New Jersey.
Until last December, Arizona’s incentive programs were among the best in the nation, with public utilities offering generous per-watt rebates in addition to a state rebate. …continue reading With Incentives Cut, is Going Solar in Arizona Still Worth it?
Referred to by one website as “an industry thought leader,” Carl Seville is known for making some important (though perhaps controversial) remarks. In a recent blog, Seville suggested that advertising for green products should be banned.
“These products — solar modules, geothermal equipment, spray foam insulation, high-performance windows, bamboo floors — can all be effective parts of a green building,” wrote Seville, “but none of them will add much to the project if not integrated properly. Maybe it’s time to ban advertising for green building products — they did it with cigarettes, didn’t they?” …continue reading Time to Ban Advertising for Solar Panels?
There’s never been a better time to go solar, and solar has never been more affordable, either. Here are 10 cost-cutting ways to join the movement to make the world run on clean, green, renewable energy. …continue reading Go Solar the Affordable Way: 10 Ideas That Really Work
