California's Groundbreaking Solar-Over-Canal Project Powers Up, Generating Electricity and Conserving Water MERCED COUNTY, Calif. – In a landmark achievement for renewable energy and water conservation, California's pioneering solar-over-canal project, Project Nexus, has begun generating electricity. The initiative, situated along the Turlock Irrigation District's (TID) canals in Central California, marks a significant step towards a more [...]
A new study has highlighted the financial benefits of rooftop solar panels for homeowners, revealing substantial savings that many may not have fully realized. Published in July in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, the research offers one of the most comprehensive analyses of the financial advantages of switching to solar energy. Conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley [...]
Solar Billing plan (aka NEM 3.0) replaced the NEM2.0 policy in April 2023 across major California Utilities such as PG&E, SCE and SDG&E. This policy significantly reduced the value of the exported energy to the grid hence reducing the savings and hence making the customer payback longer. [Download our free report here on comparison of [...]
Watts-Willowbrook Church of Christ, affectionately known as "The Brook," has taken a significant step towards sustainability and community resilience by adopting solar energy. Located at in Compton, this church is now a beacon of clean energy education and resilience, aiming to provide critical services during electrical outages, heatwaves, or unhealthy air quality days. The church's [...]
The healthcare industry is a major energy consumer, but a new trend is emerging: "two-sided green" initiatives. These programs combine environmental benefits with significant cost savings. Why Go Green? Did you know the global healthcare sector, if considered a country, would be the world's fifth-largest emitter of greenhouse gas? Fortunately, new legislation like the Inflation [...]
As the world eagerly awaits the 2024 Summer Olympics, the city of Paris is poised to redefine the future of sustainable sporting events. Driven by France's ambitious sustainability laws and a steadfast commitment to renewable energy, the Paris Olympics is set to showcase the transformative power of solar power in large-scale sporting celebrations. At the [...]
Harnessing solar power for economic growth is not just a vision for countries like India; it's a tangible reality that California, USA, can embrace to its advantage. As the world grapples with the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, California, a land bathed in sunshine, stands as a beacon of progress, poised to leverage solar [...]
Florida, renowned as the Sunshine State, is capitalizing on its abundant solar resources like never before. With vast expanses of solar panels sprouting up across the state, Florida is undergoing a remarkable transformation in its energy landscape. But what's driving this surge into solar power, and what does it mean for residents, businesses, and the [...]
Florida, renowned as the Sunshine State, is capitalizing on its abundant solar resources like never before. With vast expanses of solar panels sprouting up across the state, Florida is undergoing a remarkable transformation in its energy landscape. But what's driving this surge into solar power, and what does it mean for residents, businesses, and [...]
California, a pioneer in solar energy adoption, is facing a pivotal moment as the state's Public Utilities Commission considers substantial changes to incentives for rooftop solar installations. The success story of nearly two million homes equipped with solar panels has inadvertently excluded a significant portion of the population—renters. With the imminent decision on the proposed [...]
