Now that Lithium batteries are mainstream in everything from cars to flashlights it is now time to consider lithium for your solar installation! While the initial cost is a bit more, they are a premium product. Providing deeper depth of discharge means 40% more power from the same size battery bank. Also, they last longer Read more about Lithium battery upgrades are the way to go[…]
Not only have the prices fallen drastically for SOLAR POWER in the last few years, there is still a TAX CREDIT that pays you to install solar! Don’t wait too long as they will be going away, but TODAY you can get a 22% TAX CREDIT for your whole system. Check this out:
Hi Jeff, I am working on a solution for the golf industry in regards to energy consumption and participation increase. I would very much like to speak with you about golf course and resort energy consumption and how we can create a wide sweeping solar and energy conservation program that is a real solution to the golf Read more about Answering Questions About Solar and Golf[…]
Solar Lease Targeting Low Income and Minority Consumers (Originally published on August 26, 2014. Republishing in response to the article today about Posigen) Solar – specifically “leased solar” has exploded in a number of low income, predominately minority neighborhoods in Louisiana. In Baton Rouge, it is the North Baton Rouge and Scotlandville areas. In New Orleans, it Read more about Solar Lease Targeting Low Income and Minority Consumers[…]
The History of Solar in Louisiana The history of solar in Louisiana is very colorful one, which will be told one day in rich detail. It involves politicians, criminals, get-rich-quick schemes, and even some great people! Here’s an outline the milestones so you can see the bigger picture of what has happened. It begins in 1999 Read more about The History of Solar in Louisiana[…]
If you wonder why solar in Louisiana is losing the net metering battle to utilities, the reason is lobbying. You can have all your feel-good activist show up in matching t-shirts, or Facebook campaign for an email blitz to the PSC, but unfortunately your efforts are futile. Lobbying (money) wins every time. In a recent study by the Investor Read more about Hey Utilities… Light it or fight it?[…]
For those of you who remember the Wizard of Oz, you certainly remember the line “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain”. This is what the Great and Powerful Wizard kept saying when the curtain was pulled back exposing the man pulling the levers. Very short 45 second refresher clip: http://youtu.be/ubIpoPjBUds In case you didn’t know, Read more about Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain![…]
Look to California for the Green Future Many years ago (14 as of this writing), I converted my hobby of solar power into my business. My team has been able to get hundreds of people powered with solar as a result. When I looked to California for guidance, I realized they had “net-metering” and we didn’t. I immediately wrote legislation in 2003 so that Louisiana could head towards a green Read more about Look to California for the Green Future[…]
The systematic shutdown of solar is being coordinated ACROSS THE NATION by state Public Service Commissions. We here in Louisiana think we are being singled out by a vindictive commissioner that drummed up support from a couple of his partners. Actually, this is part of a much bigger national assault being coordinated by the well-funded utilities. Here is Read more about The Systematic Shutdown of Solar[…]
Net Metering killed – It’s All About Control The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is going to authorize $107,760 for a one time “study” to changing the rules of Net Metering. (We’re calling this Net Metering 2.0) This dollar amount would buy 1,197,333 kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity at $.09/kwh. That’s almost 1.2 Megawatts! (I don’t know about you Read more about Net Metering killed – It’s All About Control[…]
Can DEMCO Legally Steal Solar? Can DEMCO Legally Steal Solar? This is the question many people are asking. Any DEMCO homeowners that installed solar after July 13, 2015 have been told that they will no longer get true “net” metering. (NET metering by law is where you are charged for the NET difference between what you Read more about Can DEMCO Legally Steal Solar?[…]
They’ve Done it Now – Entergy Ends Net Metering in LA by Jeff Shaw 11/25/15 As quietly as possible, in a 1:30 PM afternoon email on the day before Thanksgiving, Entergy announces that they will no longer give full credit for solar power returned to them from solar customers. The change takes place on January 1, Read more about Entergy Ends Net Metering in LA[…]
OutBack Power Introduces Skybox Advanced Energy Management and Storage Platform for Residential, Light Commercial Applications OutBack Power Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced renewable energy systems and products, announced Skybox, a true hybrid energy management and storage platform, scheduled to debut in January 2016. Skybox unlocks the potential of the next generation of Read more about Outback Power Introduces Skybox[…]
When special interest groups try to help… they’re typically trying to help themselves. In the case of solar, when special interest groups try to help, they end up hurting the entire industry more often than not. It’s because they’re only thinking of themselves. Take for example the first occasion in 2008. The law I Read more about When special interest groups try to help (1 of 2)[…]
Hopefully you are familiar with this scam by now. If not, the background story is here. You are solicited by phone or at your door to take advantage of a “government program” that pays for solar and energy improvements for your home. It sounds good and you want to take advantage of this free money from Read more about UPDATE – Scammers packaging solar with Energy Efficiency (GEE)[…]