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What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?

Thi Deremer

January 29, 2016

What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?

A Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a law that requires electric utilities in a state to generate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources by a certain date. The RPS is also used to determine the amount and type of incentives availab

Rodents Wreak Havoc on Rooftop Solar

November 26, 2013

Rodents Wreak Havoc on Rooftop Solar

Whether it’s pigeons nesting underneath your solar array, cooing and scurrying around on your roof, or a family of squirrels who spend their days chewing on your system’s wiring—animals can threaten your solar generation as well your peace of mind.

Beyond Electricity: Photovoltaics Harvest Sun and Rain

September 30, 2013

Beyond Electricity: Photovoltaics Harvest Sun and Rain

Rooftop solar photovoltaics go a step beyond electricity, offering a means for collecting rainwater.

How much energy does the sun produce? (and other fun facts)

Gina Caradonna

October 10, 2009

How much energy does the sun produce? (and other fun facts)

Learn more about how much energy the sun produces and why we need to utilize this energy for our own electricity.

5 ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft

Gina Caradonna

February 20, 2009

5 ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft

Allow us to provide you with five foolproof ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft. Learn more today!

A sick graph – Iraq war spending vs. spending on renewable energy

Gina Caradonna

October 30, 2007

A sick graph – Iraq war spending vs. spending on renewable energy

These figures are in millions. The source for energy R&D expenditures is from the National Council for Science and the Environment. Take a look here. Though the war in Iraq now costs about $120B a year, two authors (one a Nobel prize winner) estimates the

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