On April 19, 2018, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) finally issued a ruling that cements the intent of the recently passed PA Solar Jobs Bill, know as Act 40. This in effect “closes the border” for PA’s valuable Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) . As a result of this ruling, only Pennsylvania projects will […]
Only the Rich Go Solar? Data Shows Solar is Most Popular with Middle Income Families
In our newest Yardley Voice article the idea that lower and middle income homeowners represent 83% of solar energy adopters may surprise some people. It shouldn’t. A solar investment is one of the few home improvements that give a homeowner immediate as well as long term financial returns. As noted in the earlier post , […]
Solar Energy: Increased Awareness Leading to Increased Desirability and Valuation
Our recent Yardley Voice article talked about how the public overwhelmingly favors increased adoption of solar energy, and how that is translating into grassroots movements across the country. Here is a little more information about that growing trend. Developing clean energy sources used to be a push from the top down. Local and federal policies […]
The Results Are in: Solar Energy was Booming in 2016
The sun is shining even brighter on the solar power industry in the US and across the globe. Although data is still trickling in, it is safe to conclude that 2016 will have been another great year for the solar world in two ways: Record numbers of solar panels were installed and more people were […]
People of PA Urge PECO to Embrace Solar Energy
Armed with signs, green t-shirts and passion, the Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) recently gathered outside of PECO headquarters in Philadelphia with the goal of convincing the utility to commit to getting 20 percent of its electricity from rooftop solar by 2025. When looking at the big picture, EQAT is not asking for anything out […]
2016 Q1 Report Shows Bright Forecast for Solar & Storage
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission‘s (FERC) report for the first quarter of 2016 is on the books, and it shows a bright future for renewable energy and energy storage. The report details new energy generation projects that went online in the first three months of the year, and we are proud that renewable energy sources continue to compete with […]
