Archive for June, 2009

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

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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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