December 4th, 2009
A report from renewable energy advocates says Oregon is among the best states for regulations that encourage distributed renewable energy, like residential solar panels.
Read the whole article at: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2009/11/report_gives_oregon_high_marks.html
December 4th, 2009
A recent article in the in the LA Times reports that even though California and the federal government encourage solar power, homeowners often have to fight homeowners associations for their right to install the systems.
“… solar advocates are pushing for a federal version of the California law. Energy legislation that moved through the House earlier [...]
November 16th, 2009
Dow Chemical Company, Oct. 5, 2009
Solar shingle are just that: shingles similar to roofing shingles on most homes. Except these shingles are photovoltaic and produce electricity, like solar panels.
While solar shingles (versus panels) have been around for awhile, there does not appear to be many if any big-name manufacturers producing them.
Enter Dow Chemical.
In October of [...]
