energy efficiency

8 Oct 2010

PACE Presentation: Overview, Update, and Future

by John Farrell | Date: 8 Oct 2010 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States | 0

PACE provides one of the most promising municipal energy financing tools and it’s been adopted by 22 states. But resistance from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has put the brakes on new programs. This presentation explores the rationale, the process, and the promise of PACE.… Read More

20 Sep 2010

Open Neighborhoods community solar makes solar PV in LA a homerun

by John Farrell | Date: 20 Sep 2010 | posted in: Energy, Energy Self Reliant States | 0

Residential solar PV in Los Angeles is getting a huge boost from a new community solar buying group. With typical residential installation costs for crystalline solar PV, residents would see a 20-year payback on a solar PV installation or a minimal 2% IRR on a 25-year investment (without factoring an inverter replacement). But what about a … Read More

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