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Solar in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is known for being the landing place of the Mayflower, home to the first subway, and birthplace of four presidents. But one thing residents may not be aware of is that their home state was ranked sixth nationally for producing solar ...
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This Isn’t Just A Job, This is Our Future
In his recent remarks at the National Clean Energy Summit, President Obama pointed out that last year “the solar industry added jobs 10 times faster than the rest of the economy” (see White House fact sheet) while noting the essential ...
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SURE HOUSE: Students Design Storm-Ready Shore Home
Every other year, collegiate teams from across the country partake in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon with the challenge of designing a fully solar-powered home that fuses style, efficiency and affordability. For more than 30 ...
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A Special Salute to Veterans
Veterans Day serves as a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of our country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. On this special day, we salute all veterans and in particular want to ...
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5 Reasons to Go Solar Today
Homeowners everywhere are enjoying the cost savings and environmental benefits of solar power. Going solar has never been easier, and never more popular. So why should you go solar today? Save Money Many homeowners don’t realize the ...
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5 Things to Know Before Going Solar
The US Department of Energy predicts that 3.8 million homes will be solar-powered by 2020. Are you thinking about going solar? Here are 5 questions to consider before making the leap. What incentives are available? Solar has become affordable in ...
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How do Photovoltaic Cells Actually Work?
Solar power is an abundant renewable source that could be the solution to our future energy needs, but just how does a solar array produce the electricity that powers our lives? The short answer is that, through a solar panel, photons (light ...
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3 Myths About Home Solar You Might Actually Believe
Solar is becoming a mainstream option for many homeowners, but sadly misinformation still lingers about this renewable technology. We scrutinized three persistent myths about home solar to share the truth behind the rumors. Myth 1: Solar ...
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Robert Kennedy Jr. goes solar with NRG Home Solar
When Robert Kennedy Jr. moved to his Malibu, California home he wanted to put solar panels on his roof as quickly as possible. “We have a big household – we have seven children. My kids always have friends here so there is a lot going ...
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Home is where the sun is
The numbers stack up nicely: Three Staten Island homes, three rooftops, 62 solar panels and 19,236kW of projected energy generated each year. All three newly-solar-powered homes are neighbors, and they all switched to solar power with NRG Home Solar ...
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Top U.S. Solar States
Solar is on the rise in the United States. As of March 2016, Solar Energy Industries Association released figures showing the top states for solar power. Here are a few states that are shining bright when it comes to solar. New York New York has ...
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Bill Walton Talks About Going Solar with NRG Home Solar
NBA great Bill Walton encourages us all: Power your house with solar for all the practical reasons—and for all the right reasons. “I made the commitment that I would work to help bring every person access to clean power. That is the ...
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Solar Glossary of Terms
If you are new to the solar world, there are a few phrases you need to master in order to expertly navigate your way to the best solar installation for home. Here is a brief explanation of all the terms you may encounter during your solar journey. ...