Go Germany....GO!!!!!

Germany, one of the leaders in renewable energy, met a record of 78% of the day's energy demand from renewable energy on 7/25!!!


http://news.yahoo.com/germany-breaks-renewable-energy-record-224630870.html

SolarCity and Tesla are teaming up to simplify solar for homebuilders

This dynamic team will offer a comprehensive energy storage and power service, which will include a rooftop solar panel kit, Tesla Powerwall battery pack, hybrid inverter, control system, and a warranty and service agreement.


http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/07/24/building-a-new-home-tesla-and-solarcity-want-to-he.aspx?source=eogyholnk0000001

What you need to know before installing a solar system

Good overview of what you should know before you can decide if a solar system is for you:

http://ecosalon.com/installing-solar-panels-for-the-home-what-you-need-to-know/

Solar panels - more affordable and efficient than ever for everybody

The White House has created a program that will allow low income communities to have access to solar. The cost of solar equipment has decreased steadily over the last several years. And now with the help of companies, such as SolarCity, and the new government program, low cost solar will be available to lower income homes.


http://fortune.com/2015/07/07/solar-panels-not-just-for-rich-home-owners-anymore/?xid=yahoo_fortune

Texas - Best-ever growth in the solar sector has created thousands of new jobs!

In Q1 of this year, Texas proofed to be one of the leaders in new solar capacity. A record high of 49 megawatts came online!!! The strong demand for solar energy has created thousands of new, good paying jobs in Texas. Not only is the environment benefiting from solar but also the Texas economy!
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/06/prweb12804135.htm

The Race To 7-Day Solar Is On!

This week, the Energy Department launched the SunShot Prize: Race to 7-Day Solar to motivate communities, solar companies and electric utilities to work together to drastically cut down the time and processes required to go solar and quickly bring more solar power online.

http://breakingenergy.com/2015/03/04/the-race-to-7-day-solar-is-on/

Solar Price Trend is Sunny in Texas

And we'll make sure that those prices stay sunny!

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Solar-price-trend-is-sunny-in-Texas-4739633.php

Houston Chronicle - Houston lags other Texas cities in solar incentives, study finds

"In 2013 it was the country's fastest growing industry, adding jobs at 20 times the rate of the rest of the economy."

Houston lags other Texas cities in solar incentives, study finds

Houston Chronicle - Texas needs to incentivize solar power

"In 2013, across America, every four minutes, another home or business went solar. Here in Texas, solar energy grew 84 percent per year since 2010."

Houston Chronicle - Texas needs to incentivize solar power