Solar power accounts for less than 1% of the total amount of electricity used in Pennsylvania. However, several policies have been implemented to help incentivize and regulate its use. The state has mandated solar power use via a renewable portfolio standard. The renewable portfolio standard, or RPS, requires a certain percentage of electricity from every Read more »
Over the last ten years, the solar power industry in Texas has evolved a lot. Texas has been ranked the fourth top state for solar power employment and seventh in terms of solar power output capacity, which is an impressive feat. It’s clear that Texas is a solar power-friendly state in terms of the industry Read more »
Phil Murphy, the Governor of New Jersey, recently signed a piece of legislation that mentioned the plans to reinvigorate the state’s renewable energy industries. The new law aims to make the solar market more stabilized by 2021 and expand the renewable portfolio of New Jersey to at least 50 percent by the end of 2030. Read more »
What is solar energy? It’s energy received from the sun through light and electromagnetic radiation. Solar panels, also known as PV panels, convert the energy from the sun and then use that energy to produce electricity. Every state approaches solar panels differently. Nevada, for example, is a sunny place where some homes and businesses use Read more »
Many people assume that, because Massachusetts is located in the northern part of the United States, solar energy is ineffective. However, solar systems work very well in the state. In fact, despite its diverse climate, Massachusetts was one of the first states in the country to utilize solar energy systems. The following is a brief Read more »
Hawaii’s energy industry has been quickly changing to adapt to solar power. This is a direct result of the high energy costs related to providing electricity to the island state. As a result, the state now boasts an abundance of solar resources and one of the largest per capita percentages of solar-powered homes and businesses Read more »
If you’re considering installing solar panels in your home, you’ll want to ensure you are fully aware of the local laws. If you have a better understanding of Alabama solar panel laws, you can make an informed decision about what you want to do next. FREE SOLAR QUOTES – CALL US FREE AT (855) 427-0058 Read more »
Solar energy was always been a priority in New York. The government has finally made it a point to ensure every new house has solar panels so the city no longer contributes to global warming. More than global warming, the city was on the top three lists of names that used maximum natural resources. Notable Read more »
Arizona is the latest state in the United States to make its solar panel laws flexible by proposing new rules for energy storage. The rules include installing solar cells, storing energy through solar panels, and installing various clean energy systems. The ACC, or Arizona Corporation Commission, recently drafted this law after going through the interconnection Read more »
California is soon set to become the first state in the United States to mandate solar cells in every home. The California Energy Commission approved the building standards and said that newly constructed houses should all have provisions to install solar panels. This new law applies to all homes now under construction, starting from single-family Read more »
