Archive for March, 2009

Garland Robinette talks solar-how the LA tax credits work (not capped at $12,500), wind ratings, warranties, etc

Energy Crisis, Green Products, Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits, south coast solar in the news on March 24th, 2009 2 Comments

Recently on WWL 870 AM in New Orleans, host Garland Robinette discussed and cleared up with the help of a panel of guests some questions that have arisen concerning Louisiana’s 50% residential refundable solar tax credit. Multiple Systems Are Covered Under Louisiana’s Solar Tax Credits–50% Of The Total Cost…Not Capped At $12,500

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Stimulus package provides energy-efficiency boon to Louisiana

Energy Crisis, Green Initiatives, Solar In the News on March 17th, 2009 No Comments

Louisiana is expected to get $122.3 million in federal economic recovery money to improve the energy efficiency of the homes, government buildings and public transportation over the next three years and to jump start renewable energy projects for electricity generation.

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Nevada Utility Dumps Coal Plant, Turns to Clean, Renewable Energy

News on March 15th, 2009 No Comments

Here’s some news to brighten your Friday! Proposed new coal plants have been dropping like flies over the past month, and yet another one bites the dust today, this time in Nevada. Citing strong local opposition and increased certainty that global warming pollution from coal plants will be regulated, energy developer, LS Power announced [...]

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La. Eletctric Plant's Fate Unsure b/c Congress Is Expected To Take Steps To Tax Carbon Emissions

Energy Crisis on March 7th, 2009 No Comments

The most important item on the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s agenda Wednesday was the one that was not discussed in public.

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Obama Admin. Seeks To Tax Oil And Coal Businesses, And Your Utility Rates Will Rise As A Result….Unless Of Course You "Geaux Solar"

Energy Crisis, News on March 7th, 2009 3 Comments

We all see that “fuel adjustment” charge on our utility bills, and know that right now it accounts for more than 1/2 of our total electricity cost.

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Taxes On Oil and Gas Will Raise Your Utility Rates…Lock Them Today With Solar!

Energy Crisis on March 7th, 2009 No Comments

In Louisiana and other energy-producing and consuming states, alarms are sounding, because the proposed budget could well be the end of economic vitality as we know it.  Louisiana has long been called “The Energy State,” with the oil and gas industry providing state and local governments billions of dollars and creating thousands upon thousands of [...]

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South Coast Solar Featured in New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles Magazine: March, 2009

south coast solar in the news on March 3rd, 2009 No Comments

With state and federal tax incentives, solar panels are more affordable than ever, and since 2008, South Coast Solar has been combining energy-efficient measures with renewable energy for residential and commercial establishments.

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