Residential and Small Solar Benefit from Hydropower
Nearly every solar PV system installed on a home or business is said to contribute to the local distributed energy system (DES). Because of the generating capacity and especially because these systems...
View ArticleSolar Energy Leaps from 2015 Into 2016
Analysts are still rolling up the numbers for solar energy system installations in 2015. Throughout the year many things worked in favor the buyer, and some original forecasts will likely be exceeded....
View ArticleThe Clean Energy Incentive Plan helps the CPP
Earlier we summarized the federal Clean Power Plan (CPP) and its impact on Ohio. The plan sets varying energy related carbon emissions targets on each of the 50 states. At the highest level, the goal...
View ArticleOhio Renewable Energy Big Picture for 2016 – Wind and Solar
The history of renewable energy in Ohio dates back almost a century if you include hydroelectric power. For wind energy and solar energy systems, the story can be written over less than a decade....
View ArticleA Possible Solar Boom for 2016
In Ohio and throughout the United States, the past three or four years have been historical. Each year, experts look at the market and make predictions about the next year. And lately, when we look...
View ArticleOhio Solar Momentum is Good For Everyone
Momentum is key in changing habits and culture. Solar energy has become increasingly popular in more obvious places like Arizona and California, where there has been at least a decade of momentum. When...
View ArticleRenewable Energy Growing in Ohio
Solar energy, and to a lesser extent wind energy have a bright future in the state of Ohio. These renewable technologies are vital to navigating the path to a low carbon power future. Already we have...
View ArticleAn Introduction to the Clean Power Plan
For over a year now, there has been a lot of press and conversation about the final version of the federal Clean Power Plan (CPP) to be issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It will...
View ArticleThe Status of Renewable and Solar Energy in Ohio
Some in Ohio are suggesting that solar power for commercial and residential installations is growing at such a high rate that it may be too difficult to measure it. Even so, according to a statewide...
View ArticleSolar Energy Leaps from 2015 Into 2016
Analysts are still rolling up the numbers for solar energy system installations in 2015. Throughout the year many things worked in favor the buyer, and some original forecasts will likely be exceeded....
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