Monthly Archives: May 2010

Energy independence begins at home

President Obama is coming to town tomorrow to visit Solyndra, a solar panel manufacturer in Fremont that received a $535 million federal loan guarantee to build a second plant that will employ 1000 people.  Presidents don’t spend a whole lot of … Continue reading →

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Some good news amidst the sludge

“BP’s bad behaviour in the Gulf had made me glum and as a result I have failed in trying to blog at least once a week about good news in the clean tech space. But over the weekend I sat … Continue reading →

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Let the sun heat your water

If you’re like most people, 38% of the natural gas used in your home goes to heat up water.  A solar hot water heater can cut your water heating bills by three-fourths.  There’s a 30% federal tax credit for solar water … Continue reading →

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Solar and your HOA

One of the most common concerns I run across when I talk to folks about solar is “What about my Homeowners’ Association? I don’t think they’ll allow me to install solar.” With something like 60 million Americans living in 305,000 … Continue reading →

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Sungevity Expands SoCal Programs – Launches LA Solar Lease and Reaches for the Stars!

Customers of LADWP now have access to 20-year Solar Lease with no money down OAKLAND, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire/ — Sungevity, the leading online residential solar provider, today announced the Sungevity LA Solar Lease Program, which was designed by Sungevity … Continue reading →

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