September 3, 2010
Articles About Costs and Policies
Expected steep reductions in the costs of solar electricity and batteries for plug-in vehicles and power storage will soon change the way Americans use energy, the government announced Tuesday.
Californians who install residential solar photovoltaic systems are twice as likely to be motivated by saving money as by saving the environment, according to a survey conducted for the California Solar Initiative.
Many installers are finding it difficult to teach prospective customers that solar photovoltaic systems represent a long-term investment in electricity, an investment whose energy payback is likely to outlast many a purchaser.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's recent refusal to allow PACE tax-assessed solar loans has caused a crisis. But the long-term prospects of the financing method remain bright, as the value of solar electricity is no housing bubble.
A solar production incentive in Florida that has gained renown may see some changes for 2o11.
The true cost of coal and other fossil fuels significantly exceeds the price, argues Thomas Rooney, president and chief executive of the California company SPG Solar.
Some California utilities are offering special rates to companies and institutions that use solar equipment to generate electricity.
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