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Feb 12, 2010 at 01:35 AM

Energy Efficiency Articles

Weatherization Assistance Program Details

Government has just annouced Weatherization Assitance Program (WAP). More details to follow.

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Hidden Solar Costs

Most solar installers charge by the watt capacity of your system and the parts and labor to get it onto your roof. This is a fairly fixed cost, the estimate normally is around what the final co...
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California Governer Schwarzenegger moves Utility Solar Power Buy Back Closer

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has approved two solar initiatives that appear to be a step forward for the solar energy industry. 

AB 920 says that surplus elect...
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Finding a Northern California Solar Installer

The Solar industry first began in the late 1960’s, but most solar companies are in their first 15 years of existence.  The good news is the solar contractors that are available now a...
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Dictionary of Solar Terms A to Z

Solar Array - multiple solar panels joined together

Solar Active System - a solar heating or cooling operation...
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Bay Area has best solar energy companies and installers.. why?

The Bay Area is one the best places in the world to install solar, because of the numerous and highly qualified companies who can help.  There are many folks passionate about solar and the...
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The Future of Solar

If you have been in the San Francisco Bay Area over the last couple of years, you know that solar is energy is growing rapidly.  However, the basic technology that most residential and com...
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Rebates, Loans and Financing your Solar Installation

Surprise, Californians are leading the way when it comes to residential solar.  California represents roughly 80% of the residential solar installations in the United States.  The Gol...
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Are Solar Rebates Ending Soon in California?

Maybe.  The Emerging Renewables Program, was formed by the California government to stimulate demand for solar and other renewable energy alternatives by subsidizing the cost of solar powe...
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How does the Solar Installation Process Work? Start to Finish

Installing a Solar system can be very simple if you are a professional, it can also be extremely challenging for even the most experienced professionals because there are many variables that ar...
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