Category Archives: General Solar Information
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, Albany, NY (April 22, 2013) Andrew M. Cuomo - Governor Governor Cuomo Releases Earth Day Statement and New Environmental Initiatives Proposes Expanded NY-Sun Program to Help Combat Climate Change and Create Green Jobs across the State … Continue reading
SunPower modules take top three positions in international yield test
Published in PV Tech Magazine, March 25, 2013: US-based module manufacturer SunPower has been ranked in the three top places in the PHOTON International 2012 module yield test. The company’s SPR-327NE-WHT-D module came in first place with an annual yield … Continue reading
What is EPBB? Expected Performance-Based Buydown
LIPA is revamping its rebate program; transitioning from a capacity-based incentive to an Expected Performance-Based Buydown (EPBB) incentive. The idea is to reward homes and commercial properties with ideal solar-producing conditions with greater rebate dollars than those with marginal conditions, … Continue reading
2012 is officially the Warmest Year on Record for the U.S.
It’s official: 2012 was the warmest year on record for the United States and the second most extreme in terms of weather events, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) annual “State of the Climate” report released Tuesday. … Continue reading
Are these images all too familiar?
We have two great Emergency Power Options! Has your existing generator worn you out? Are you tired of feeding it gasoline? You should consider a tri-fuel generator that also works on natural gas as well as propane like your bar-be-que. This … Continue reading
Shade Issues? SunPower’s AC Solar Panel may be your answer
When people decide to go solar, they often have to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of various technology options: if you find a photovoltaic system that’s aesthetically pleasing, you might have to sacrifice efficiency, for example. Every house is different … Continue reading
A Summer of Extremes: Signs of Climate Change Emerge
As the world warms, we all feel the heat If the pictures of those towering wildfires in Colorado haven’t convinced you, or the size of your AC bill this summer, here are some hard numbers about climate change: June broke … Continue reading
Article: Commercial Solar Tax Exemption Passes Legislature
In a measure that will lower costs and provide a big benefit for firms interested in solar power, a bill exempting the sale and installation of commercial solar energy systems from sales and use taxes has passed both houses of the … Continue reading
70% SUPPORT LEGISLATORS WHO SUPPORT SOLAR
“Investing in solar power is a no-brainer,” said Sail Van Nostrand, Chairman of the Long Island Solar Energy Industries Association. “The New York Solar Jobs Act would ensure that our energy dollars are invested in local jobs right here on Long … Continue reading
85% of NY’s Electorate is Willing to Pay More for SOLAR
Income is not determinative of willingness to pay for more solar in New York. Fully 82% of lowest-income respondents interviewed (less than $30K/yr) indicate a willingness to pay something more. This is only slightly lower than the highest-income respondents ($100K/yr … Continue reading