So Long, And Thanks For Reading
I'm here to say goodbye. I've had a great 4-year run with this blog, which has allowed me to write about subjects that I care deeply about. I'm leaving the freelance world to take a full-time job as an assistant editor for the sustainable business desk at The Guardian. It's [...]
Why The Rise Of Electric Cars And Cleaner Grid Is A Good Thing
Two trends are set to help us cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly: the emergence of electric cars and renewable energy generation. As they begin to intersect, what environmental impact can we expect to see? A report by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) set out [...]
Sunlight Financial Raises $300M To Offer Home Solar Loans
The availability of low-cost financing has helped to propel the growth of the U.S. solar energy market and residential solar installers such as Sunrun, Sungevity and SolarCity. Now comes a relative newcomer that intends to compete for homeowners' attention through a fresh round of capital. Sunlight Financial announced Wednesday it has [...]
Viridian Divorces SolarCity, Partners With Sungevity
Sungevity has lined up Viridian Energy, a retail electricity seller who is foregoing its partnership with SolarCity, to help sell solar energy systems for residential customers, the companies said Monday. Sungevity will provide its online tools to enable Viridian's salespeople, who are independent contractors, to market solar equipment and financing options, [...]
How Well Is The U.S. Solar Market Doing?
Solar panel installations in the U.S. reached about 1.4 gigawatts during the second quarter of this year, reflecting falling costs and a rush to complete projects ahead of a shrinking tax credit, says a report released Wednesday. Overall, the country is now home to more than 20 gigawatts of solar panels, [...]