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Solar panels go through extreme tests at UL lab

At UL’s Photovoltaic Technology Center of Excellence in San Jose, California, solar panels go through extreme endurance tests. << MORE >>

How electricity units works

Energy, and electricity in particular, has several different units of measurement that can be more than a little difficult to understand. Here is an easy-to-understand primer. ... << MORE >>

PG&E Raises Rates for the Second Time in 2 months

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) raised rates effective March 1, 2010. This rate increase comes on the heels of a 3% rate increase in January. ... << MORE >>

Solar Panels Guide

Solar panels, mounting hardware, inverter, wiring and conduit, specialized meters: these are the components of all photovoltaic (PV) systems. But it’s the solar panels themselves that not only make up the bulk of your solar quote, but whose technology, costs, and applications are the most hotly contested. People ask all the time what the differences are among panels–here’s a thorough but lay-person friendly answer.

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Five Things To Do Before You Install Solar

Solar installation can reduce your monthly electric bill, provide you with clean power, protect you from the rising costs of energy over time, and present a strong, reliable investment. ... << MORE >>

Cost of Residential Solar Electricity in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut

Below are the economics for typical 5000-watt residential solar systems in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, on fully-sunny, south-facing roofs. ... << MORE >>

Solar tax credit information

A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer. ... << MORE >>

Southern california solar companies

Southern california solar companies are growing rapidly to meet the residential and business power demands for the region.   ... << MORE >>

Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car

Get solar panels to power your home AND car!  "Battery-powered motors are more efficient than gasoline engines. They cost drivers on average only 2.5 cents a mile for fuel, less than a third of the cost for a highly efficient gasoline car..." ... << MORE >>

Property Assessed Clean Energy financing grows in California

Property Assessed Clean Energy financing grows in California<< MORE >>