Berkeley and Palm Desert may be poles apart when it comes to politics. But the two cities are pioneering a new path to solar energy.
Pushed by these unlikely municipal bedfellows, California on Monday enacted a law that allows cities and counties to make low-interest loans to homeowners and businesses to install solar panels, high-efficiency air [...]

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Here is a fantastic article that details the current and future state of solar power development. It was written by Todd Woody. Here is a paragraph and a link to the whole article. Highly recommend you read the whole article.
“”The race has barely begun - finished plants are years away - but [...]

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There is no cookie-cutter solution for what type of renewable energy system will be most effective and economical in any given application. Many factors must be balanced to develop a good design, including proper siting, environmental resources, financial incentives, social considerations, and environmental effects. Here is some real-world advice concerning each of the major technologies.

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Solar hot water systems are a great way for homeowners to save money. The California Energy Commission estimates that replacing an electric water heating system a solar hot water system in a typical household can cut off of water heating costs by 60-70%.
Solar hot water collectors are more than 3x as efficient [...]

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Too bad this this trend did not take hold before the recent housing bust, but at least alternative energy products are now being included in new housing… see this housing community here: concordia homes.
“”Southern Nevada has an abundance of sun, and Concordia Homes is looking to soak it up. Last week, the Henderson, Nev.-based builder [...]

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