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Battery Backup Incentive Finally In Full Swing

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Having grid-tied solar is great, but having a reliable renewable source of electricity even when the power goes out is even better. Now, since the the California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) has been brought back with Advanced Energy Storage (aka… Read more »

Want to see how it’s done? Check this out:

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Step-by-step video of yet another new solar electric system by CSE Also, here’s a couple of good reads about regional electricity prices past, present and future: Average Rates by Customer Class Years 2000-2011 (2) downloads_pdf_White_Paper_Calif_Elec_Prices The-Future-of-Electricity-Prices-in-California Average Rates by Customer… Read more »

New Group Solar Purchase Program Kicks Off In Ventura

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SOLARIZE VENTURA -Maryann Ridini Spencer for SustainableVentura.TV SOLARIZE VENTURA: Power your home with clean renewable energy When you turn on a light, work at the computer, watch television, or blend up your favorite fruit smoothie, you may not think about… Read more »

Yolo County Government Buildings Go Grid Positive!

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Yolo County government just west of Sacramento County, now produces 152 percent more energy from solar panels than it uses. In 2010, the Yolo County government was facing an annual $1.4 million electric bill. Now, after working with SunPower to… Read more »

Solarize Ventura Set to Launch April 17th at Patagonia HQ!

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The Community Environmental Council in partnership with the City of Ventura is announcing the launch of Solarize Ventura at an 11 am press conference this Thursday, April 17 at Patagonia / Fletcher Chouinard Designs. Solarize Ventura is a community-led, group… Read more »

Light the Lights! Solar Lamps Making a Difference Around the World

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Thanks to the tireless efforts of the good folks at Santa Barbara based Unite-To-Light, we’ve been empowered to help put game-changing solar lights in the hands of hundreds starting with NPR’s KCLU radio telethon this April. We’re very excited about… Read more »

Women Are Into Solar In A Big Way

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Visit www.solwomen.org to learn just how influential and involved in solar women really are. Guided by a mission to promote the involvement of women in the advancement of all aspects of the solar energy industry, the emergence of groups like… Read more »