Iowa Boosts Solar, Other Clean Energy Incentives

Rooftop Solar

Under a new law, Iowa homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $3,000 when they install a solar power system. Read more →

US Solar Aid In Line With Fossil Fuels, Study Says

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A University of Tennessee study says U.S. support for solar power is consistent with historic backing of other new energy sources, and could bring big benefits. Read more →

More Solar Hot Water Incentives For Californians

California Solar Initiative

The California Solar Initiative has doubled the rebate for qualifying low-income, single-family households that make the switch from natural gas to solar. Read more →

New York Solar Power Gets A $30 Million Boost

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The New York Power Authority is launching a $30 million energy initiative aimed at lowering the cost of solar power generation. Read more →

Solar Rooftops A Booming Market In Louisiana

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Talesun Solar recently delivered 3,000 residential solar power T-KITs to Green Grants, a company that finances green upgrades for Louisiana homeowners. Read more →

Solar Feed-in Tariff Makes Palo Alto A CLEAN City

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Palo Alto adopts the Clean Local Energy Accessible Now program, under which its utility will pay 14 cents/kWh for a total of up to 4 MW of solar power. Read more →

An Array Of Solar Incentives Shine On Minnesotans

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A revamped incentive program, SolarSense, out from Minnesota Power could make the installations of solar power systems more affordable for more than 144,000 customers. Read more →

Solar In California Sheds Light In Nicaragua

Home Solar System

In the holiday spirit, Californians installing HelioPower solar systems get cash back, environmental cred and help Nicaraguan families obtain solar lighting. Read more →

Solar Installs Boom, But Industry Worries

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The third quarter saw 449 MW of new solar capacity installed in the U.S., but the industry says the boom may falter if a key tax provision isn't extended. Read more →

One Block Dangles Solar Rebate In Arizona

One Block Off the Grid solar power system

From now until March 2012, One Block Off the Grid will add $10 to its basic rebate for every household that signs on with them to install residential solar. Read more →