U.S. solar produced $154 billion in economic activity for 2016
A new interactive map from The Solar Foundation allows visitors to see the impact of the solar industry at state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional district level for the United States in 2016 .
Partnership aims to save money low-income families in New York
GRID Alternatives and the Association for Energy Affordability announced a partnership that combines solar-energy installations with energy-efficiency programs to lower electricity costs for the state’s most vulnerable citizens.
SMA announces “major hiring push” in California, Northeast
The inverter giant’s expansion plans are a response to what it says are favorable market conditions. In addition, the company is introducing new products to the U.S. market, including solutions for battery storage.
Meister: Solar brings the most jobs for the money (with chart)
Another report – this time from Meister Consultants Group – reveals solar is creating jobs at a breathtaking rate and suggests solar investments in generate roughly three times more direct and indirect jobs than comparable investments in fossil fuels.
Go West: California to recruit federal climate scientists
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) President Michael Picker will travel to Washington D.C. tomorrow to recruit Climate Change, renewable energy and environmental scientists as the Federal government’s environmental priorities shift.
Sungevity files for bankruptcy
Four days after laying off an estimated 400 employees, Sungevity has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
DOE report reveals solar now employs 374,000
In 2016, the industry maintained its status as the largest electricity-generation employer by a factor of two.
