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Net metering strikes back

A solar homeowner at his electric meter. In the cutting edge of renewable energy, many states are ...

California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Net metering, New York

What California’s solar move means for you

California’s position as a leader in solar adoption is mirrored by its primary role in the American ...

California, Go solar

December 18, 2017

Taming the “Duck” in California

California has been one of the leading states in innovation regarding both the use of, and policies ...

Where is community solar in California?

Solar power systems in California It’s almost taken as a given that California will be a leader when it ...

California, Energy rights

November 10, 2015

New California bills raise bar for renewable energy

A new energy bill, the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act – SB 350 – passed the California ...

California, Energy rights

New initiative to provide solar to low-income housing

Last month, the Obama Administration announced the National Community Solar Partnership. This is a ...

California, Community solar, Net metering, Solar for all

Municipal buildings, the next solar frontier?

Municipal-owned buildings present a significant, but underused, source of roof space for solar ...

California, Massachusetts

Success Story: RE-volv helps San Francisco co-op achieve solar dream

San Francisco-based CPN member RE-volv recently scored a significant victory in its innovative strategy ...

California, Solar co-op

October 16, 2012

Member Profile: RE-volv’s Revolving Solar Loan Program

Continuing our NEW series of profiles on CPN members, I spoke with Andreas Karelas of RE-volv about the ...

California, Community solar