A new report finds solar PV installations deliver savings to ratepayers and taxpayers by $0.15-$0.40/kWh. Here’s the breakdown of solar power’s public value into nine accrued benefits: 1. Saves money on wholesale energy Locally generated solar electricity reduces the amount of energy that utilities must purchase at higher prices. …
TVA is rolling out their new solar incentive program, Green Power Providers, as early as October 1, 2012. Program details have not been officially announced, but the following information has been verified with TVA and local distributors: 1. Green Power Providers will keep the $0.12 solar premium for projects…
Every year, the United States consumes more than 3 trillion KWh of electricity. This power is generated by coal-fired power plants, nuclear plants, solar panels, hydroelectric damns, wind turbines, geothermal wells, and other sources and it requires water to produce. As much as 41% of all water used in the…
The popular Generation Partners program will end on Sept. 30, which means TVA will not approve any new applications after this date. LightWave Solar is encouraging all potential solar system owners to sign up under the existing program to lock in the 12 cent premium rate and avoid load requirements that…
LightWave Solar has partnered with SunTrust Bank to offer Home Equity Lines of Credit for solar PV systems. With Generation Partners’ 12 cent premium, TVA’s $1,000 installation incentive and the 30% federal tax credit, monthly payments could equal electric bill offsets depending on system size, credit score and…
Growth in solar photovoltaics (PV) markets in the U.S. is maintaining its breakneck pace from 2011, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight: Q1 2012, a report by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Led by strong growth in the commercial market segment, the U.S. installed…
Solar PV installations increase 85% in Q1 2012 over Q1 2011 according to US Solar Market Insight Report. Source: U.S. Solar Market Insight: Q1 2012 (SEIA and GTM Research) WASHINGTON D.C. – The…
If you haven’t yet added solar panels to your home or business, consider buying blocks of renewable energy through TVA’s Green Power Switch (GPS). Each block purchased helps support the regional production of renewable energy, including the funding for the Generation Partners program. The Generation Partners program currently…
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