PACE is an acronym for property assessed clean energy. (PACE) programs enable local governments to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects on private property, including residential, commercial and industrial properties. The programs eliminate the chief barrier to clean energy installations: the large upfront cost. If the cities in America were to get behind this […] Read more
Viewing: March 2010
03/28/2010
Green living is driven by our passion for hiking the shrinking back-country of our country and the growing alarm about the legacy we are leaving our children. Can we go on turning a blind eye to the changes going on around us forever? If you have a comfortable, rewarding and healthy lifestyle you probably think […] Read more
03/25/2010
Watch out California! PGE is attempting a slight of hand, power grab, magic trick hoping the California voters are asleep at the wheel. PG & E paid a signature gathering company who put proposition 16 on the June primary ballot in an attempt to make it law. We firmly agree with the Oakland Tribune which […] Read more
03/17/2010
Brunton Solaris 52 is a workhorse in the field. CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide ( solar glossary )) are the most efficient thin film solar panel technology available. By maximizing performance while optimizing portability, it makes the Brunton Solaris 52 the most compact high output model and a great choice for off the grid power. […] Read more
03/14/2010
Jobs in this country and a sustainable future for our children are two things we are very passionate about. This article from Renewable Energy World Magazine is worth your time to read. By Olivier Drücke, European Solar Thermal Industry Federation London, UK [Renewable Energy World Magazine] Shortly after the beginning of the third millennium it […] Read more
03/10/2010
Reasons go solar – I try very hard not to make our blog a political manifesto in spite of my sometimes-passionate beliefs, but the reasons to go solar and related topics is just too important. I was driving back from a solar residential job a few days ago listening to a program on National Public […] Read more
03/08/2010
Solar Installers Featuring Schuco 210 Watt Solar Panels – Schüco is the global leader in building envelope technology and one of the world’s largest and oldest manufactures of solar energy systems. Having just completed a Schüco design and installation training certification we were could not help but be impressed by their level of quality commitment. […] Read more