A BrightSource-backed survey says 75 percent of Southern California desert residents support the development of large-scale solar power plants there.
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California Has Solar Job Lessons For Other States
Pay attention, nation: A new report sees California’s U.S.-leading solar industry gaining jobs, but also says that its workforce training must evolve.
California’s 10 Fastest-Growing Solar Cities
PV Solar Report’s latest look at the California residential solar market puts San Jose on top, but some smaller cities are rising fast.
Big Solar Fights California County’s ‘Sun Tax’
Utility-scale solar developers go to court to invalidate a Riverside County, Calif., fee that could cost them millions of dollars every year.
California Roll: Clean Energy Surged In 2011
California says its three big investor-owned utilities added a record 839 MW of clean energy capacity in 2011, and were up to 17 percent renewables in 2010.
San Diego Leads California In Solar Power
Environment California says San Diego has more solar installations and capacity than any other city in California—even beating out much larger Los Angeles.
More California Farmers Invest In Solar Power
California farmers and ranchers lead the nation in use of solar power. At the same time, government renewable-energy mandates have added pressure for conversion of productive farmland for utility-scale solar energy projects.
Fourth Major California Solar Plant A Go
The California Energy Commission has given a thumbs up to the 370 MW Ivanpah solar thermal plant, now having approved four solar power plants in as many weeks.
A California Solar Power Gold Rush?
California is in the midst of approving nine large scale new solar projects by year’s end. What does this signal of the state’s goals for clean energy?
Best Solar Panel Installation Companies
Find the best solar panel installers in your area from our directory of local solar panel companies. Save time and get free quotes from multiple installers to find out how much you can save by […]
Solar Energy Costs Trends Over Time
Solar installation costs continue to come down. Since 2010, the cost of installing solar has dropped an incredible 65%. While buying a solar installation might’ve been only for the well-to-do just a decade ago, with today’s […]
Pros and Cons of Solar Energy in 2021
If you’re considering installing solar panels on your home, it’s important to know both the pros and cons of solar energy before taking any steps. Rooftop solar is a safe, long-term investment that both helps […]
Disaster Preparedness Guide for Your Home
How To Be Prepared When A Natural Disaster Strikes Taking just a few simple steps each year can make a huge difference in preparing your home for a natural disaster. Keeping your yard neat and […]
Sunpower Solar Panels Review
Sunpower is one of the oldest American solar companies out there. Its solar panels have powered NASA aircraft and racecars and the company’s solar panels have produced over 18 million MWh of electricity. Today, Sunpower […]