Xcel Energy’s solar subsidy tapped out for 2011
The Solar Rewards program, which aims to help homeowners and businesses, has awarded all of its $4.6 million for the year. High demand for rooftop solar electric panels, especially for commercial buildings, has exhausted Xcel Energy’s Solar Rewards subsidy program for the year, shutting out other customers, solar industry officials said Monday. “People are really [...]
Minnesota gets A+ for using firm’s energy report cards
Minnesota Gets A+ For Using Firm’s Energy Report Cards Never underestimate the power of a smiley face when it comes to encouraging energy conservation. Minnesota has become the leading state using report cards to encourage customers to cut their energy use, according to Arlington, Va.-based Opower, the developer of the monthly reports. The high-tech startup, which [...]
