Yes, I know solar energy is not robotics. Still, the Austin solar power rebate program is so admirable that I would like to chronicle and comment on its progress. On December 1st, 2003, Austin city leaders announced their intention to create an aggressive program to buy 100 megawatts of sol...
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The renewable energy sources that furnish GreenChoice include solar photovoltaics, wind, landfill methane, and small hydro-electric. The program continues to grow, largely through word of mouth, and low-cost marketing efforts. New renewable energy facilities have been added in three stages over the...
How does the SOLARCHOICE program work? Instead of putting panels on your roof, we build a large solar project called a community solar garden with thousands of panels. You subscribe to a portion of the energy produced by one or more panels in the community solar garden*, along with many ...
All systems must meet the requirements of Austin Energy's interconnection guidelines and the customer is responsible for all interconnection costs. Interconnection agreements have a minimum term of 1 year unless the customer is a participant in the Austin Energy Solar PV Rebate Program, in whi...
Austin Energy is considering adding in more natural gas generation at an existing plant to meet customers’ needs. It’s also said that adding in that much solar over such a short time period is not affordable or realistic, according to The Statesman. ...
Solar Screens Solar screens offer a number of energy efficiency benefits that cost a lot less than expensive window replacements or other remedies. Read moreabout HVAC If your heating and cooling system is 10 years old or older, it’s probably time to take a look at a high-efficiency residen...
While energy is becoming increasingly cleaner through Austin Energy's transition to renewables, programs to retrofit and weatherize homes have the power to reduce energy burden and increase climate resilience. Energy burden — the percentage of household income that goes toward energy costs — disproport...
EnergySage injects simplicity, choice and transparency into the solar energy market. By providing extensive informational resources and an innovative online solar shopping Marketplace, EnergySage provides significant benefits to both consumers and solar installers. Consumers can easily and quickly gather quote...
Lighthouse Solar has 17 years of experience installing solar in Central Texas, serving the greater Austin Metro area, including Buda, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, and Pflugerville. Whether you choose us or not, we want you to be fully informed about solar energy. As technology and pricing...