All Posts Tagged With: "Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association"
Building Solar Friendly Communities in Colorado
Rooftop solar is an important part of our future electricity system because of its ability to enhance energy security, protect against volatile fuel prices and retail electricity rate increases, and mitigate environmental issues. But, for rooftop solar to play its role—both on the national and local level—costs must come down.
21May2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Obama Takes on Anti-Solar Lobby During Nevada Visit
While visiting a solar farm in Boulder City, the President expanded on his “all-of-the-above energy” strategy; one in which solar energy features heavily. He took a tour of Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility, the largest solar panel based facility in the country.
22Mar2012 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
Can Solar Thermal Technology be a Colorado
Jobs Builder?
“The technologies offer impressive economic benefits for Coloradoans,” notes Neal Lurie of the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association. “Not only do they help consumers reduce their monthly utility bills, but solar thermal is a labor-intensive business that provides significant job creation benefits.”
25Jan2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Eight Things to Watch in Colorado’s Solar
Marketplace in 2012
One big issue is repowering commercial-scale solar. The state PUC is expected to finalize its ruling on Xcel Energy’s 2012-2013 renewable energy compliance plan in the first quarter, which will significantly influence the number of megawatts that will be added this year.
6Jan2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
TFG Radiant Increases Ownership in Ascent Solar
The latest buy will increase TFG Radiant’s ownership in the Thornton-based thin film solar module manufacturer to more than 41 percent. The transaction is expected to close within the next 90 days.
4Jan2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Colorado First Market for Launch of Dow’s
Powerhouse “Solar Shingle”
The product targets the new construction market, but any homeowner looking to replace their current roof can get hooked up with one, as long as they go through an authorized dealer from a network that Dow is setting up to, in their words, … “grow the solar market in Colorado one rooftop at a time.”
14Oct2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Falling Solar Prices Great for Homeowners, Bad for Producers
Solar panel brands are in a constant price competition. This boils down to literally shaving price per watt by pennies in order to beat out competitors. Manufacturing capacity for solar hardware is increasing, but the unknown factor is if there will be enough buyers to consume the increased output.
1Sep2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Hickenlooper Signs ‘Fair Permit Act’ Into Law
The news is a welcome tonic for the state’s solar industry, which took a hit when Xcel Energy slashed its rebate program. “Solar costs have just come down in Colorado,” said Neal Lurie, executive director of the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association.
10Jun2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Colorado Legislature Cuts Permit Fees for
Solar Installations
“While solar costs continue to decrease through innovation and efficiency, permit costs have actually increased over the past few years,” said Neal Lurie, Executive Director of the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association. The bipartisan legislation was sponsored by Rep. Bob Gardner, Senator Bob Bacon, and Senator Shawn Mitchell.
8May2011 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
State’s Solar Permit Processes Lag Behind
Best Practices
The new report shows costs still vary widely by municipality due to different permitting plan review processes and other extraneous fees. The result is piecemeal, local permitting practices that are often costly, complex, non-transparent and time-intensive.
25Mar2011 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
Xcel, Solar Industry Reach Agreement
on Incentives
The utility’s Solar*Rewards program could be back in business as early as next week if the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approves a compromise agreement reached between the utility and solar industry groups on Tuesday.
16Mar2011 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
Solar Industry Rallies at Capitol Against Xcel Incentive Cuts
“If Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy cannot create a
stable market place, then we need a third party, independent administrator to make sure they can,” Neal Lurie of the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association, told the gathering of more than 200 mostly industry representatives.
Xcel Energy Cuts Solar Incentives –Effective Immediately
To solar installers in Xcel Energy’s territory, the move was a punch to their collective gut. This move will “fundamentally destabilize the marketplace,” said Neal Lurie, executive director of the Colorado Solar Industries Association. The state’s largest utility, however, sees it as a sound market-driven decision.
18Feb2011 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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Lack of funding is a serious obstacle for implementation of audit recommendations. Even small rebates will have little impact ...
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Disclosure MIGHT prevent pollution if there was a watchdog agency that ruled yes or no on particular chemicals before they ...
Having just read Tom Gray's article 'Fred Udo's bogus numbers' I get the feeling I haven't understood whats going on. ...
I agree with you kirsch. I knew this article had the stench of industry money as soon add I read ...
Can someone explain how disclosure prevents pollution? They can still release air toxins and they are still not held ...