Another take on EV Charging from a renewable focus. http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/energy-environment/277910-why-the-electric-vehicle-revolution-needs-a-new-clean
EV Charging Is Easy | CleanTechnica
Great overview on charging your EV. Range Anxiety and fear of the unknown are key factors in delaying the decision to buy a car with a plug. https://cleantechnica.com/2016/04/13/ev-charging-easy/
Public EV Charging Expansion Comes with Growing Pains | CleanTechnica
Focus has transitioned now to the EV arena. 6 years in solar was fantastic, but new challenges are awesome. EV rebates discussed with three current utility incentive programs. Funny the one not mentioned is currently the easiest and best. The LADWP EV incentive. https://cleantechnica.com/2016/03/25/california-public-ev-charging-expansion-comes-growing-pains/
BNEF report ‘EVs 35% of Global New Car Sales by 2040’ is ridiculously conservative | Electrek
EV’s are on the rise. Currently there are 14 models on US roadways with a plug. http://electrek.co/2016/02/29/bnef-report-evs-35-of-global-new-car-sales-by-2040-is-ridiculously-conservative/
Nevada’s solar workers and customers reel as new rules ‘shut down’ industry | Environment | The Guardian
Don’t get lured into a novice salesperson’s prediction of the future. Make informed decisions by doing your homework and look for companies that explain everything thoroughly and do not base their entire sales pitch on future predictions around utility rates and system reliability. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/feb/23/nevada-solar-power-industry-workers-customers-costs-solarcity-elon-musk
SolarCity and Other Rooftop Providers Face a Cloudier Future – NYTimes.com
Remember to talk to multiple companies and try not to get swayed by promises of future savings and 100% electrical offset. Many solar companies will expect you to sign a contract with them after spending 2 hours with you. Do your due diligence and get multiple solar bids. Feel free to reach out to us…
Tomgram: Bill McKibben, It’s Not Just What Exxon Did, It’s What It’s Doing | TomDispatch
Corporate Greed at its worst. Solar helps keep greenhouse gases in check. Going solar for your home can be confusing. Please do your due diligence and get multiple solar bids. http://www.tomdispatch.com/blog/176105/?utm_medium=email
How and when to install a rooftop solar system
Another decent article that gives a layman’s overview of solar for your home. Remember, get multiple bids from companies and people you can trust. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-agenda-solar-panels-20160208-story.html
Watch “Vivint Solar Contract Review” on YouTube
This overview is an excellent reason why you need to get multiple solar bids when considering your home’s solar project. Vivint quickly rose to the #2 installer through their use of door to door marketing. No matter how nice your solar salesperson is, due your do diligence and explore a couple of options.
Wareham and Onset see rise in residential solar usage
This article does a great job giving a holistic viewpoint of the different options and variables to consider when looking into solar for your own home. Remember, there are many variables and many financial options. Multiple solar bids are essential. Do yourself a HUGE favor, and do not just go with the first company you…
SolarCity MyPower Loan — Payback Fine Print Not Pretty
The article below gives a solid overview of the industry leaders mypower solar purchase finance loan. This is most definitely, one of the least attractive purchase finance models that is currently being offered. There are many more gotchas that the article does not touch on. If you are considering the mypower option – remember, multiple…
Amid concerns about a scam, solar energy firm told to stop door-to-door sales in Rosemount
Going up to homeowners doors is the least expensive way to find new customers for many home improvement companies. Especially home alarm and solar companies. A common tactic for that salesperson going door to door for solar, is to state that they work with the local utility to offer cost saving programs. That statement is…
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