It’s that time of the year. The time to give to those that give to us all year around. I am talking about my good friends at Vote Solar. The Equinox party is next Thursday, March 17th, in San Francisco and is always the best party of the year. More importantly, it is an event that celebrates solar and our ongoing policy and regulatory effort to help our businesses thrive. Tickets are only $100 and you should buy one if you can’t go. If you buy 10 tickets, you get to write this daily blurb which may be the cheapest marketing you could buy at $1,000. Show me your receipt for 10 tickets or 5 VIP tickets and it’s yours and there is no limit to how many paragraphs are up for grabs.
Opinion
News
1 Vote Solar:
Vote Solar's Annual Celebration & Fundraiser
2 Forbes:
Vivint Solar Cancels $2.2 Billion Sale To SunEdison, Claims Breach Of Contract
3 EDF:
New York Moves to Properly Value Clean, Distributed Energy
4 Fortune:
Why Big Retailers Are Going Solar
5 The Hill:
Seizing the clean energy revolution
6 Utility Dive:
As ITC extension promises growth, storage developers look to define position under tax code
7 Greentech Media:
Arizona Study Claims Solar Leasing Companies Can Afford to Make Net Metering Changes
8 Desert Sun:
Edison, PG&E, SDG&E take another crack at rooftop solar
Opinions:
9 Greenbiz:
How to close the energy innovation gap
Have a great day!
Yann
The tech sector gets a lot of pushback on its lack of diversity. As the solar industry we should be a bit more self reflective on this topic. Statistically, solar does okay but if you have been to the latest solar conference, I wouldn’t say we are doing that great. We have to do more as an industry to empower women and minorities to join our sector and welcome everyone to be passionate promoters of producing more solar energy. Do what you can to support the groups like WISE and promote within your company that diversity matters.
Opinion
News
1 Renew Economy:
Want more renewable energy? Put more women in power
2 Greentech Media:
SunEdison - A Timeline of the Biggest Corporate Implosion in US Solar History
3 Think Progress:
Buffett Says He Loves Renewables, So Why Is His Company Trying To Kill Solar Energy?
4 The Guardian:
Las Vegas casinos seek to power their bright lights with renewable energy
5 Solar Power Portal:
London mayor candidates unanimous in support for more ambitious solar vision
6 Grist:
There an important ballot fight in Florida between big power companies and the solar industry
7 Fox:
Solar industry advocates claim STEP bill will kill solar in Utah
8 CleanTechnica:
Just How Democratic Are Rural Electric Cooperatives?
Opinions:
9 Lynn Jurich:
Why Warren Buffet Is Right About U.S. Innovation
Have a great day!
Yann
There are many opinions that say that the 20th century electric monopolies aren’t the best thing for consumers. Opinions are no longer needed because some monopolies are proving the point with their actions. First with Buffett’s joke about charging consumers, in some case seniors and low income households, to make a profit by renovating the CEO’s office and now Gulf Power with their solar choice program. By solar choice, Gulf means you can save $36 per year for a fee of $89. Imagine if the private sector in a competitive environment offered something like this.
Opinion
News
1 Pensacola News-Journal:
Gulf Power offers solar offset program
2 Greentech Media:
Oregon Passes Bill to Cut Coal Purchases, Double Renewable Energy by 2040
3 Think Progress:
Canada And The U.S. May Be About To Do Something Big On Climate
4 PV-Tech:
Japan’s government confirms plans for solar tender
5 Greenbiz:
The urban revolution
6 PV-Magazine:
Europe - future of large scale PV in doubt
7 Bloomberg:
`Made in Germany' Means Money for Solar Panel Makers Eyeing Iran
8 Vox:
The real war on coal is happening in China right now
Opinions:
9 Utility Dive:
Diary of a Grid Defector - Waiting for spring and a community solar group that wants to get into your basement
Have a great day!
Yann
These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
News
1 Las Vegas Sun:
Warren Buffett discusses NV Energy, solar rates and Elon Musk in CNBC interview
2 Nasdaq:
NRG Energy Posts Hefty Loss, Reintegrates NRG Renew; Cuts Annual Dividend
3 Bloomberg:
Buffett - Wind and Solar Power Competition Challenges Utilities
4 Bloomberg:
Buffett's Cash Overshadows Solar
5 Wall Street Journal:
SunEdison’s Takeover of Vivint Solar in Jeopardy as Banks Balk
6 Fast Co Exist:
These Lego-Like Batteries Plug In To Store Solar Power At Home
7 Rocky Mountain Institute:
Top 10 Reasons Why Solar PV Has Reached Escape Velocity
8 Washington Post:
Solar energy is poised for an unforgettable year
9 Greenbiz:
Companies are getting creative about clean energy
10 Arizona Central:
Study says rooftop solar good for all utility customers
The Top 10 is ranked by the number of SolarWakeup.com readers that clicked on the news article during the previous week. It is the poll of the most relevant solar news of the week as judged by your colleagues and competitors.
Have a great day!
Yann
