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CA’s solar tax supporters are trying to run a “wealthy vs disadvantaged” narrative: It doesn’t have to be

Teslarati

In the document, the commission argued that the existing net energy metering tariff “negatively impacts non-participating customers; is not cost-effective; and disproportionately harms low-income ratepayers” since homeowners without solar are being shouldered with the price of maintaining the grid. requires your leadership.

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Hey Google! Lets Reinvent Detroit Together Using Our Creative Greenius Before The Opportunivors Scavenge It

Creative Greenius

I went to Detroit last month and found myself in neighborhoods that looked like they had been attacked by enemy forces, had lost their battle and had now surrendered and in most part been abandoned. Mitch is looking for the funding to super insulate the house and add a solar PV system on the roof. photo by Galliani (c).

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. “ Idiots ! “ Idiots !&#

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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

Blink Charging

LEED can be applied to newly designed, built, or renovated commercial buildings, homes, neighborhoods, and even entire cities. For example, a building with solar panels would be worth points in the LEED system. indoor environmental quality. Many federal, state, and municipal branches of government have adopted LEED incentive programs.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

Driivz

If the power is generated using solar or wind power, then EV driving is emission free. Charge point operators increasingly use smart energy management to incorporate energy from onsite renewables, usually solar panels, into the power supplied to the chargers, further reducing carbon footprint.

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Greenius Goes All AB 811 Over Green Task Force

Creative Greenius

Larry Sutton, the Account Executive from Southern California Edison, did the perfect job teeing up my solar financing presentation by sharing with all of us just how much SCE’s electric rates will be going up this year. County Solar Map. Each red dot contains information on that zip code's solar installations.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Municipality and neighborhood zoning may regulate the size and scope of charging station operation based on physical size, business operation and other factors. states offer tax incentives for purchase and operation of EVs and use of renewable energy to power them. On the brighter side, some countries and U.S.