Texas — which already leads the country in wind generation — is jockeying to become a leader in solar power, too. As Margaret outlined last week, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would increase the subsidies available for solar installations across the state. The bill, which has been forwarded to the House for approval, [...]

We often remark that the right mix of state and federal incentives  — like tax credits, rebates and renewable energy credit (REC) schemes — can make a HUGE difference in determining if solar PV is a cost-effective solution for individuals and businesses. These types of incentives help either, (1) by lowering upfront costs, (as is [...]