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Solar continues to grow as a viable and affordable energy source and utility consumers are increasingly presented with options for how they power their homes and businesses. Over the past years, rooftop solar has become a more popular option for powering residential areas, with nearly a million U.S. homeowners installing PV panels on their roofs. However, for many Americans, the cost of installing rooftop solar is prohibitive, with many panel systems and installation ranging upward of $20,000. Further, many Americans (nearly 37% of households) rent their homes; other home rooftops are not suitable for panels, or may be obstructed by objects that cast hours of significant shade.

Solar continues to grow as a viable and affordable energy source and utility consumers are increasingly presented with options for how they power their homes and businesses. Over the past years, rooftop solar has become a more popular option for powering residential areas, with nearly a million U.S. homeowners installing PV panels on their roofs. However, for many Americans, the cost of installing rooftop solar is prohibitive, with many panel systems and installation ranging upward of $20,000. Further, many Americans (nearly 37% of households) rent their homes; other home rooftops are not suitable for panels, or may be obstructed by objects that cast hours of significant shade.

By Diane Cherry, Sr Energy Consultant, CvCC Principal, Diane Cherry Consulting Nearly a month into the Biden administration, we have seen early strides toward fulfilling campaign promises in climate and clean energy. On his Inaugural afternoon, President Biden recommitted the United States to the Paris

James Byrne – Director, ESG Net Zero through Renewable energy- Is it possible? Going Net Zero is the latest and most ambitious goal a company can take when it comes to sustainability, with the exception of going net positive. But before we get carried away,

By Greg Whiting, CEM, P. Eng.; Director, Companies vs. Climate Change   What just happened in the Texas electric market? How did the increased use of large intermittent renewable wind power affect the situation? What should Texas – and other markets – do to avoid