New report says solar panels increase home value

New report says solar panels increase home value

A new study investigated home pricing trends in various states, including California, and found that buyers are willing to pay more for a home with solar panels. The study analyzed 20,000 home sales in the states of California, Massachusetts, North Carolina,...
California to require all new homes to have solar power

California to require all new homes to have solar power

A historic moment took place earlier this week when the California Energy Commission unanimously voted to require all newly developed homes to have some form of solar power. The requirement will go into effect in two years, requiring California new home builders to...
DOE pledges $105.5 million to support solar power innovation

DOE pledges $105.5 million to support solar power innovation

In a move to ensure that the nation leads the world in energy production and innovation, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry pledged to give $105.5 million in funding to support about 70 projects aimed at advancing both solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar...
SMUD raises rates – again

SMUD raises rates – again

The trend continues – SMUD is raising its rates again. SMUD has approved future rate increases for both residential and commercial customers. Plus, it also created a new time-based rate called residential Time-of-Day Rate (5 – 8 p.m. peak). Meaning, you will now...
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