Saturday, July 31, 2010

Solar Roofs Bill Introduced in Congress

Solar Roofs Bill Introduced in Congress

February 6, 2010 by Suzanne Bopp · Leave a Comment 

Late last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced a bill aimed at getting 10 million new solar rooftop systems and 200,000 new solar hot water heating systems installed in the U.S. in the next 10 years.
The bill would offer rebates for up to half of the cost of new solar-powered systems. The bill has nine [...]

Plug in at New York’s First Solar Charging Station for Electric Vehicles

Plug in at New York’s First Solar Charging Station for Electric Vehicles

December 23, 2009 by Suzanne Bopp · Leave a Comment 

Chicago opened a solar powered electric vehicle charging station in April, and now New York City has followed its lead.
Beautiful Earth Group, a sustainable energy company, unveiled New York’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Brooklyn. It recharges only one type of car – the MINI E – one of the few cars [...]