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Monthly Archives: November 2011

The 3 Differences Between Solar PV and Solar Thermal Success: Financing, Subsidies, and Artificially Low Gas Prices

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  There is no dispute that solar PV has grown faster than solar thermal in the United States. Why? I think there are three basic reasons. 1) More and better financing for PV than solar thermal Banks and venture capitalists … Continue reading

Posted in 30% Investment Tax Credit, Hotel Solar Hot Water, Residential Solar Hot Water, Restaurant Solar Hot Water, Solar 1603 Treasurty Grant Program (TGP), Solar Hot Water, Solar Hot Water for Apartment Buildings, Solar Hot Water Monitoring, Solar Thermal & Solar Hot Water News | Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Good Solar Hot Water News From Idaho. Bad News From Texas

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We hate to be the bearer of solar bad news…. So, first we’ll be the bearer of solar hot water good news! In the great state of Idaho, the Questar gas utility has just launched a new residential and multifamily … Continue reading

Posted in 30% Investment Tax Credit, Residential Solar Hot Water, Solar 1603 Treasurty Grant Program (TGP), Solar Hot Water, Solar Hot Water for Apartment Buildings, Solar Hot Water Monitoring, solar hot water resources, Solar Rebates, Solar Tax Incentives, SRCC OG-300 solar systems | Tagged , , ,

1603 Treasury Grant Program may be ending, but it’s not too late!

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Dear Free Hot Water Dealers and Distributors and blog readers, It’s not too late! That is, it’s not too late to close commercial contracts that can qualify for the 1603 Treasury Grant Program (TGP) that is set to expire at … Continue reading

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Video: “The Story of Broke” Highlights Solar and Other RE as Solutions for Our Economy

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“The Story of Broke” is the latest in a series of clever animations from the “Story of Stuff” project, developed by artist and simple living author and activist, Annie Leonard. In the past, Ms. Leonard has done short animated videos … Continue reading

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