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California becomes first state to require solar panels on new homes

California has officially become the first state to require all new homes be built with solar panels. The California Energy Commission passed the measure with a 5-0 vote on Wednesday. The changes, which would go into effect in 2020, update the building code to require all new homes be equipped with the renewable energy technology. Homebuilders

Solar Power Panels, How they work:

Solar Power Panels, How they work: Solar panels are fast becoming a very attractive renewable energy option, which could end up being incredibly beneficial to the environment. The process of converting sunlight to electrical energy is one that has improved dramatically over the last few decades, and is now more efficient than ever. The use

Solar and Renewable Energy Trends in 2017

The solar and renewable energy industries are constantly evolving — and sometimes changing abruptly – and this will continue in the new year that is soon upon us. Here’s what can we expect from 2017: 1. China takes leadership role in solar energy policy making China has taken leadership in photovoltaics manufacturing and deployment. Now it

Tesla, Panasonic to Begin Solar Panel Production in New York

Tesla Motors Inc. and Panasonic Corp. completed work on an agreement to begin manufacturing solar cells and modules at Tesla’s factory in Buffalo, New York, eventually bringing some 1,400 jobs to the region. Production will begin this summer, with the factory’s output capacity expanding to 1 GW by 2019, the companies said in a statement

Low Income Solar

Renters and low-income Californians hoping to take advantage of the state’s abundant sunshine and cheap cost of solar will face some unwelcome news in the coming weeks. Beginning next year, two of the state’s three big investor-owned utilities will increase premiums on community shared solar subscriptions. Community solar is supposed to allow multiple customers –

Estimated savings based on a projected annual utility rate increase of 3.32% over the life of the system Based on Greempower's average system size of 6 kW and 8,418 kWh average first year production degraded by .5% annually over 30 years. Environmental benefits based on data collected from: Environmental Protection Agency, US Geological Survey, Global ReLeaf, and National Geographic. Savings for PPA customers are based on at least twelve months of billing data. Customers typically save 10-30% with our PPA programs relative to their current utility electricity rates. Savings are calculated by subtracting PPA kWh rate from relevant utility kWh rate. Savings can also be calculated by multiplying actual kWh supplied by PPA programs in customers' first year kWh Rate. Excludes fully or partially prepaid contracts.

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California becomes first state to require solar panels on new homes

Solar Power Panels, How they work:

Solar and Renewable Energy Trends in 2017

Tesla, Panasonic to Begin Solar Panel Production in New York

Low Income Solar