SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer, is gratified that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined the company and its Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing represent a clear majority of the domestic manufacturing industry and found adequate cause for concern over Chinese solar export practices to initiate an intensive, year-long investigation. “We are pleased that [...]
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SolarWorld Applauds U.S. Department of Commerce’s Decision to Investigate Chinese Tactics in Exporting Solar
November 11, 2011
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A Florida Groundswell for Clean Energy
February 27, 2009
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Our economy is in shambles, we are dependent on hostile regions of the world for our energy, and our environment is critically endangered. Yet Tallahassee refuses to act on the most sensible solution for long-term funding for clean energy programs. There is a way to move forward and start the wheels of the new green [...]
It’s Christmas… For Florida Power Companies.
November 17, 2008
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It’s official, the holidays have come for Teco and Progress Energy, Power Companies in Florida. The Florida Public Service Commission has approved a whopping 25% rate increase for Progress Energy, This comes after a 3rd quarter earnings report of over 306 MILLION! A 12% increase across the board for Teco was approved as well, with [...]
New technology for Florida Pool Owners
November 13, 2008
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Solar Direct is applying for a grant from the Florida Energy Office to help promote solar energy to Floridians. Our proposal is to demonstrate and promote the use of solar powered swimming pool pumps. We are seeking Florida pool owners who would agree to have a solar powered pool pump installed at their home. You [...]
What you can do: We are asking everyone to call their Senators and urge them to extend the solar investment tax credit to 8 years and eliminate the $2000 cap on residential solar. You should also voice your overall support for HR6049, the Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. Please call the Chief-of-Staff as [...]
Florida Public Service Commission Approves Net Metering and Interconnection Rule Tuesday March 4th 2008 Florida’s Public Service commission (PSC) has voted and approved net metering and expedited interconnection standards. The rule was made to promote grid-tie and interconnected customers (Wind and Solar Electric power production) and reduce costs for those customers by allowing them to [...]
