A variety of proposed programs will advance energy efficiency and renewable energy in Arizona, including solar energy projects. → Read more

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In an effort to increase Arizona’s competitiveness in the solar manufacturing arena, early this week the State Senate passed a solar industry bill, 1403, to attract new industry to the state. → Read more

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The July/August issue of The Atlantic contains a good feature article on the history of renewable energy in the U.S. since the Carter administration, and the lessons to be drawn as we launch another go at reforming the nation’s energy economy.In “Better Luck This Time,” senior editor Joshua Green traces the volatile seesaw pattern of renewable American renewables to Congressional ambivalence – but also (and chiefly) to a fundamental mistake by the Carter administration. Carte [...] Share and Enjoy:

If you have limited space or are concerned about covering your roof, there are options for solar panels that are dual purpose. One such type of panel is a bifacial solar panel. → Read more

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We love distributed power, but like most technology freaks we also love to look at gigantic engineering. At least you have to admire the ambition. The Scientific American website today posted a slide show of ten huge renewable (or at least carbon-neutral) electric power projects, and it’s great fun. Each site was chosen as the largest of its type in the world. Heading the list, for sheer bulk as well as power production, is China’s Three Gorges Dam — it’s an environmental and cu [...] Share and Enjoy:

Investment in sustainable energy projects rose 5% in 2008 to $155 billion worldwide, according to a report issued today by the United Nations, surpassing investment in new fossil fuel projects for the first time. However, the credit crisis delayed many North American projects, leading to an 8% drop in sustainable energy investments here. Chinese investment in renewable energy (mostly wind) rose 18%, Indian investment grew 12%, and Brazil increased 76%, mostly in sugar-cane ethanol. Brazil [...] Share and Enjoy:

The positive side to this story is that Arizona is a prime target for solar energy companies looking for a home. → Read more

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When working on a roof there is potential exposure to fall hazards. To avoid these hazards there must be Fall Protection Equipment and Systems. → Read more

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We really wanted to go “Net Zero” on our electricity bill by installing solar on our home, but we didn’t have enough roof space. → Read more

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