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Science Daily Prices for solar modules — the part of solar panels that produce electricity — will continue to fall, in line with the long-term trend since 1980, according to a survey of experts by Near Zero, a nonprofit energy research organization. However, for prices to keep falling for the long term will require continued […] Reuters A group of U.S. lawmakers said that they plan to push ahead in the new year to change the tax code so renewable energy projects could qualify for beneficial tax structures commonly used by pipelines and other energy-related companies. Democratic and Republican sponsors of proposed legislation said they think momentum is growing for their […] The PA DEP has changed it’s requirements that Sunshine grant recipients are now only required to reports their annual solar meter readings for two years (instead of three years). Gizmag Embattled photovoltaic solar power manufacturer Amonix announced that it has broken the solar module efficiency record, becoming the first manufacturer to convert more than one-third of incoming light energy into electricity — a goal once branded “one third of a sun” in a U.S. Department of Energy initiative. The Amonix module clocked an efficiency […] Sunny Day Power is still offering 1 year same as cash offer to our customers. This is a great way to float your system expenses while waiting for your solar incentives to arrive such as State rebate and Federal tax credit, which can take up to a year to arrive. Offer valid to qualified customers […] RenewablesBiz Solar energy zones in six western states have been finalized by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. The program is intended to spur development of solar projects on 285,000 acres administered by the federal Bureau of Land Management. The Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for solar energy development provides a blueprint for utility-scale solar energy […] According to a phone call I made today to a GATS administrator Pennsylvania residents are not allowed to automatically report their monthly generation based on system size estimates; however, New Jersey residents are allowed to automatically report their monthly generation based on system size estimates. State clean energy policies vital to development The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s “State of the States 2010” report confirms that state policies have been highly effective at inducing development of solar, wind, and energy efficiency markets. These policies have helped increase the use of renewable energy by 3 percent across the United States in 2010 […] General Motors reported that U.S. sales in April increased by 26% and that the company’s most fuel-efficient vehicles led the way. The company cited the recent increase in gasoline prices as the primary motivator for improved sales among these smaller and more efficient models. The Chevrolet Cruze saw a sales increase of 180% compared to […] Community Energy to build Pennsylvania’s largest solar project to date On May 12, 2011 Community Energy and Exelon Generation announced the close of a 15-year contract to purchase the power and renewable energy credits generated by Community Energy’s 6 MW solar array planned for Lancaster, PA. This 25,000 panel project is the largest to date […] |
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