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John Kerry to become U.S. Envoy for Climate
John Kerry has been named as the U.S Special Presidential Envoy for climate. Kerry will have a profound impact on the future of solar energy in the U.S.
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What the next four years will look like for solar energy
The Biden administration has big plans for tackling climate change plus creating jobs, and residential solar energy plays a big part.
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Solar advocates look to new White House for practical policy goals
The Solar Energy Industry Association has proposed an ambitious 100 day agenda for the advancement of solar power in America.
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Federal tax credit for solar power extended
The federal tax credit for solar power has been extended for two years by Congress. Homeowners are eligible for a 26% tax credit for going solar.
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Molecular photoswitch stores sunlight for future use
Scientists have created a new molecule, called a molecular photoswitch that has the ability to store sunlight for later use.
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How utility companies try to undermine solar power
Utility companies work behind the scene with lobbyists, special interest groups, and dark money groups to steal your solar savings. Learn what's being done.
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The federal tax credit for solar (ITC) is phasing out
For a solar system purchase to qualify and be subject to the 26% solar ITC, a purchased solar system must have begun construction by December 31st, 2020
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Solar power could win big in November’s election
An ambitious plan to put 500 million solar panels on rooftops all across America could go forward if solar power wins big in November's election.
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Price of powering a home with batteries expected to fall
The cost of powering a home with batteries is expected to decline dramatically in the next few years. Off-grid living may be closer than you think.
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A smart grid could enable America to run on renewable energy
A smart grid is able to communicate between electricity producers and consumers to enable the transmission of energy when it's needed to where it's needed
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Virtual power plants: The future of the electrical grid
A virtual power plant (VPS) is made up of many energy producers including residential solar system owners who get paid for the power they produce.
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Georgetown Texas to pay homeowners to go solar
The city of Georgetown Texas wants to produce 100% of all their power needs, ending that cities' reliance on the electrical grid