Yesterday, a group of student architects from Virginia Tech won grand prize in the inaugural, 10-day Solar Decathlon Europe in Madrid, Spain, beating 16 other universities from seven different countries.
Back in April, we reported that the state of Virginia had set aside $39 million in stimulus funding for renewable energy projects. Of that sum, $15 million was earmarked to help homeowners, businesses and nonprofits install solar power and wind energy systems. Nearly seven months on, it looks like the funds will finally be made [...]
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 [...]
