2011 US Energy Legislative Preview
U.S. energy legislation faces formidable opposition in 2011, but we still expect a debate...
Are SRECs the Future of U.S. Solar Policy?
By Stephen Lacey, Editor SREC-based solar programs are increasingly popular. As pioneering states get more experience, many are wondering if SREC-only structures will win out, or if a hybrid approach will be the best solution. Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) have been a major buzz phrase in solar policy circles in recent years. While dozens of countries and provinces have implemented FITs outside the U.S., they have yet to make major headway in America. Instead, a number of states have crafted markets based around the trading of Solar Renewable Energy Credits, known as SRECs. […]
Solar to Light Up African Villages
Electric power. We flip a switch, turn it on, and take it for granted. We have lights, the microwave, the flat-screen TV...
The Most Powerful States for Solar
It turns out that subsidies -- not the sun -- are what really drive solar projects. Photovoltaic plants simply aren't cost-efficient without tax breaks...
First Week of 2011 Busy for Solar
The first week of 2011 has passed, and while the weather is cooling down, the world of solar remains hot ...
Keep Your Eyes on Solar Companies
Solar Jobs on the Rise in 2011: Green jobs aren't going away; in fact, they're on the rise. One area you might want to consider is solar energy ...
Solar Power Rises in 2011
With the growth in the number of plants being built and the increasing cost competitiveness, 2011 looks like solar energy...
US Solar Institute Announces New License from FL DBPR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Lauderdale, Florida—US Solar Institute reports earning a license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for continuing education credit units (CEU). These units are required for all construction related license holders registered or certified in the state of Florida. Starting January 2011, appropriate engineers, electricians, contractors, building officials, plan [...]
2011 Solar Outlook
2011 Solar Outloook--The U.S. solar electric market grew by over 100 percent in 2010, now exceeding 1 GW of generating capacity.
America's Largest PV Power Plant Is Now Live
Boulder City, Nevada, USA -- Last week the largest PV power plant in the U.S. quietly went online in Boulder City, Nevada, about 40 miles southeast of Las Vegas.