Archive for 2009

EPA Poised to Declare CO2 a Public Danger

CO2 Emissions on December 7th, 2009 No Comments

WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will early next week, possibly as soon as Monday, officially declare carbon dioxide a public danger, a trigger that could mean regulation for emitters across the economy, according to several people close to the matter.

LSU Athletics Goes Green With South Coast Solar! Geaux Tigers, and Geaux Solar Louisiana

Current Projects, south coast solar in the news on November 30th, 2009 No Comments

Are you looking for new ways to implement green initiatives on gameday? Are you looking for new ways to power mobile vehicle units?

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South Coast Solar Installs Largest Solar Panel System In New Orleans At Warren Easton High School

Press Releases on October 15th, 2009 1 Comment

Warren Easton Charter High School officials on Wednesday unveiled a new solar panel system financed by Entergy Corp. that will serve as both a source of alternative energy and an interactive learning tool for students. Before long, three public elementary schools in New Orleans will get similar treatment.

LSU's Tiger One Supplied With Solar Power From South Coast Solar. Geaux Tigers, and Geaux Louisiana Solar Panels!

Solar Tax Credits, south coast solar in the news on October 14th, 2009 3 Comments

BATON ROUGE — As Louisiana’s largest solar energy company, South Coast Solar and LSU Athletics have teamed to “Go Green.” On football game days, South Coast Solar powers Tiger One, the unique mobile entertainment unit located in Zatarain’s Tiger One Village.

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Solar Panels in Louisiana Taking Off With The Help Of State and Federal Tax Incentives

Solar Tax Credits, Videos on August 18th, 2009 No Comments

Solar a Better Investment Than CD’S

Homepage Slideshow, Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits on June 27th, 2009 3 Comments

Your roof is a better place for your money than your bank, says a UA researcher, who compared returns on investment from solar power installations to certificates of deposit. An $11,700 investment in solar photovoltaic panels for your home, under the current system of rebates and tax credits, will net you $28,000 more over the [...]

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New Orleans Program Links Green Jobs, Youth Development -(From NY Times)

Solar In the News, green jobs, south coast solar in the news on June 15th, 2009 No Comments

New Orleans resident Jordan Walters quit his sales job this year to
join a youth service program that would allow him to explore a field he believes will be recession-proof, renewable energy.

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Check out this great video of South Coast Solar installing a photovoltaic solar system up-close for Global Green for their Holy Cross project

Videos on June 5th, 2009 No Comments

New Orleans Solar Panels from butler ives on Vimeo.

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South Coast Solar Helps Advance Solar Legislation Through Louisiana Senate

Green Initiatives, Solar Legislation, Solar Tax Credits on June 1st, 2009 No Comments

South Coast Solar has been actively involved in the creation and lobbying for important renewable energy legislation in the State of Louisiana.  Although not yet passed, the three bills that are before the Senate are key steps to the “Greening” of Louisiana, and making sure that solar is here to stay and accessible to everyone.

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Solar-Powered Homes Unveiled In New Orleans' Holy Cross Neighborhood

Solar In the News, south coast solar in the news on May 31st, 2009 1 Comment

Gathered on a platform next to the roof of one of the two-story single-family homes in the Lower 9th Ward, onlookers watched as installers with South Coast Solar of New Orleans mounted a set of photovoltaic panels onto a metal roof.

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