Articles about Solar Power
Here you will find all of the articles about Solar Power published since 2002 in the State Energy Program newsletter, Conservation Update.
Feature Articles
The following list links to feature articles that deal in depth with the topic of Solar Power in the states.
- States Explore Financing Options for Solar Photovoltaics
- Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority Returns to Its Energy Roots
State Projects
The following list links to project descriptions, many of which were submitted by the participating state energy office, in reverse chronological order.
June 2009
- Arizona Opens the Solar Technology Institute
- Colorado Passes Solar-Friendly Legislation
- North Carolina Utility to Invest $50 Million in Distributed Solar Program
April 2009
- District of Columbia Offers Rebates for Residential Solar and Wind Installations
- New York Prepares for Largest Solar Project in State
- Tennessee Announces Plans for Second Plant to Manufacture Solar Silicon
February 2009
December 2008
- Arizona Pilots Home Characterizations, Approves Net Metering Rules
- Florida Public Service Commission Approves a Pilot Solar and Energy Efficiency Awareness Program for Gulf Power
- Solar Panels and the Nation's First LEED-O&M Certification for the Colorado Capitol
October 2008
- Connecticut Announces the First-of-its-Kind Solar Lease Program
- Nevada Utility Offers First Rebates in State for Wind and Small Hydro Systems
- Rutgers Breaks Ground on the Largest Solar Photovoltaics Power Facility in New Jersey
July 2008
- Minnesota Office of Energy Security Provides Rebates for Solar through 2008
- Vermont Homes and Businesses To Receive Incentives for Solar Generation
May 2008
- California Utility District To Sell Solar Power in Blocks
- Nevada Launches Next Round of Funding for Solar Rebate Program
- New Jersey Releases Energy Master Plan Draft; Utility Creates Solar Energy Pilot Program
- Pennsylvania Naval Yard To Produce Solar Energy
April 2008
- Colorado Publishes Comprehensive Maps of Colorado Renewable Resources:
- Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Helps Complete Two Solar Installations
- Florida Commission Approves Net Metering and Interconnection Rule
- Hawaii Costco Stores Boast Largest Solar Arrays in State
- New Headquarters for Solar Business Breaks Ground in Philadelphia Suburb
February 2008
- California is Home to Nation's First LEED-Platinum School, Municipalities Raise the Bar for Energy Efficiency and Incentives
- New York has First Ethanol Production Facility in the Northeast, Solar Consortium
- Virgin Islands Begins Landfill Gas Energy Project and Net Metering System
- Wyoming Performance Contracts for State Facilities, Residential PV Grants
December 2007
- Alaska Energy Authority Publishes Renewable Energy Atlas
- Illinois Governor Announces $1.6 Million in Grants To Support Solar Thermal Energy Development
- Massachusetts Closes on $3.1 Million in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds for Solar Projects
- Wisconsin Focus on Energy Awards Grants for Solar Thermal, Digester
October 2007
- California Cities and Counties Reduce or Eliminate Solar Permit Fees
- New Jersey Solar Program Transitions from Grants to Certificate Payments Based on Performance
- State of New Mexico Invests $10 Million in Advent Solar
August 2007
- 13 U.S. Cities Receive Solar America Awards
- Hawaii Wins Awards for Energy Efficient Buildings, Publishes Catalog of Renewable Energy Resources
- Ohio University Installs Full-Scale Composting System
- Solar Panels Installed at Colorado Governor's Residence
April 2007
- Arizona Unveils Solar Roadmap
- Connecticut Progresses toward Renewable Energy Goal
- Florida Gets Nation's First Plug-In Hybrid School Bus
- Virgin Islands Begins Net Metering for Small Solar Systems
January 2007
- California Provides Funding for Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Maryland Partners to Build a Demonstration Scale Solar-Wind Project
December 2006
- Missouri Officials Tour Site of State's Third Wind Farm
- North Carolina — Watauga County Adopts Wind Ordinance
- Virgin Islands Establishes PV System Quality Program
August 2006
- Iowa DNR Inaugurates State's Largest Solar Installation
- Ohio Homebuilders Receive Funds for Solar Technology
June 2006
- CEC Publishes Residential Solar Web Site, Reports Decreased Water Use
- Connecticut Town Receives Free Solar System from Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
April 2006
- California Schools Combine Energy Efficiency and Solar Power to Cut Consumption and Save Money
- Connecticut Clean Energy Fund to Finance State's Largest PV System
- Ohio Solar School Get Data Systems; Energy Savings from Industry
February 2006
- Brenham Middle School Goes Solar
- More Missouri Schools Go Solar
- New Jersey Announces PV Installations at Nine Schools
- Pennsylvania Energy Harvest Underwrites Solar System on Harrisburg Library
October 2005
July 2005
- Kansas Capital Claims Solar Milestone
- Minnesota Changes Solar Rebate program
- Missouri Schools Going Solar Celebrates First Installation
- Wyoming Announces Solar- and Wind-Powered Stock Water Pumping Program
May 2005
April 2005
- Governor Baldacci Encourages Mainers to Install Solar Equipment
- Maryland Energy Administration Accepts Applications for Solar Energy Grants
- Milwaukee’s Urban Ecology Center Installs Renewable Energy System
February 2005
- Appalachian State University Program to Build Energy-Efficient Low-Income Housing
- Rhode Island Solar on Schools Program
December 2004
- Florida Utility Trades Green Certificates Derived from Solar Hot Water Heaters
- Michigan Opens Hydrogen Park
- Renewable Energy Training in the Virgin Islands
October 2004
August 2004
- Honolulu Adopts Solar Bond
- Kansas Hosts 2004 Formula Sun Grand Prix
- Maine Cooperative Moves Solar to Islands
May 2004
- Arizona Produces Solar Documentary
- Missouri Schools Going Solar
- Renewable Energy Survey
- Renewable Energy Workshop Tours Rural Nevada
- Solar Electric Systems Installed in Florida Schools
- Solar Training in Salt Lake City
March 2004
- Texas Counties Install Solar Water Purification Systems
- Texas State Energy Conservation Office and Schools Fund PV System
October 2003
August 2003
- Hershey Sweetens Show with Wind and Solar
- Massachusetts Grants for 100 Solar Systems
- Topeka Solar Rally
May 2003
- Arizona Solar System Moves into Niche at Landfill
- Illinois Welcomes Solar at World's Largest Laundromat
- Kansas Hosts Solar Symposium and Formula Sun Events
March 2003
- Kentucky Schools Going Solar
- Minnesota Zoo to Install Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies
- Utah Builds House of the Future
- Wisconsin College's EcoVillage Provides Renewable Energy Model
January 2003
- Illinois' First PV Convenience Store Opens Downstate
- Kansas Urban Gridless Home
- Michigan Zero-Energy-Home Design Competition
- Photovoltaic Guide for Building Owners
November 2002
October 2002
- Solar Energy Dealers Encouraged to Contact Department of Natural Resources
- Sun Power Lighting Schools, Teaching Students in Texas
August 2002
- Energy Office Helps Low-Income Homeowner with Solar
- Energy Office Installs PV on Capitol
- Sunflower State Features Sun-Powered Vehicles
September 2001
February 2001
December 2000
- DNR Receives $400,000 Solar Grant
- Governor Features Energy Programs on Earth Day
- Institute Helps Students Learn Solar Lessons
- Solar on Schools Program Expands