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 Stories About: advice AND Ask Umbra AND energy AND renewable energy AND solar voltaic power
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Pay for the Rays
On solar funding |
Umbra Fisk |
20 Jun 2007 |
Ask Umbra |
| Dear Umbra, I have been looking high and low regarding ongoing tax credits and incentives for solar installations on private residences. I may be looking for something that doesn't even exist, but the rumors certainly do. Is there some website I can confer with to see if there really is such a thing? I have already received the initial installation credit, but, as I said, I have heard of new tax laws regarding ongoing, slowly decreasing ... |
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| Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, energy, green living, renewable energy, solar voltaic power (all these topics) |
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Volt Early, Volt Often
On installing solar power |
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11 Jun 2007 |
Ask Umbra |
| Dear Umbra, I live on Long Island, N.Y., and am interested in getting solar power for my home. I am not sure, however, if that is viable in this area. Do you have any recommended reliable sources that I can reference? There is just so much confusing information in the marketplace. Thanks, Rick Port Washington, N.Y. Dearest Rick, Don't thank me until you've tried my recommendations in the marketplace. Solar power to the people. Photo: ... |
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| Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, energy, renewable energy, solar voltaic power (all these topics) |
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Thin Is In
On thin-film solar panels |
Umbra Fisk |
06 Jun 2007 |
Ask Umbra |
| Dear Umbra, I read that thin-film solar panels are now being produced on a wider scale. I always hear that they can be sandwiched into window glass, but are there any companies that are actually using the technology in architectural products? How does thin film compare to the traditional PV panel? Jen Oakland, Calif. Dearest Jen, Thin films compare well to the traditional photovoltaic panel, and are commercially available in such fo ... |
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| Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, energy, innovation, renewable energy, solar voltaic power (all these topics) |
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Green Tag, You're It
On Green Tags |
Umbra Fisk |
07 Mar 2005 |
Ask Umbra |
| Dear Umbra, My power company (Florida Power and Light) sent me a letter asking me to choose its Sunshine Energy program, which, for an additional $9.75 a month, helps support the building of a 150-kilowatt solar facility in Florida. Do you think I should do it? Linda Coral Springs, Fla. Dearest Linda, Yes. And I am herewith going to foist my plans for 2005 upon all the rest of you: They involve deemphasizing insignificant widgets and ... |
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| Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, energy, Florida, greenhouse-gas emissions, renewable energy, solar voltaic power (all these topics) |
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