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Georgia SEIA does a great job of leading on #solar issues in Georgia. Solar is the cheapest form of energy in Georgia and we need a lot more of it to meet consumer demand at the lowest possible cost. #solarindustry #lowrates #cleanenergy

“Solar-Ready” has become a buzzword in the industry, but what does it really mean? Commercial rooftops are an appealing option as a platform for installing PV arrays to support energy generation, as well as corporate and community energy initiatives. However, it is important to remember that the roof’s primary function is to protect the building and its contents from the elements. There is a tremendous amount of coordination required to install rooftop solar successfully. Today's #technicaltuesday post is focused on these aspects. Some more useful references are listed below: -FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet  1-15 "Roof-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Panels" -Photovoltaic Installations on GAF Guaranteed Roofing Systems -NRCA GUIDELINES FOR ROOFTOP-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS, SECOND EDITION -A Summary of SPRI Membrane Manufacturer Photovoltaic (PV) Ready Roof Systems and Services -SEAOC Solar Photovoltaic Systems Subcommittee's 2012 reports Did I miss anything? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #buildingscience #roofing #solarenergy #solarprojects

☀️ Sunny Side-Up: Texas’ Solar Revolution 🌍 Over the past few years, Texas has rapidly emerged as a major player in the solar energy space, with an incredible 26.7% annual growth in solar establishments and a remarkable $2.2 billion in revenue. Once defined by its oil and gas dominance, the Lone Star State is pivoting toward solar power, ensuring a more resilient and sustainable energy future. In my latest blog, I explore how policy incentives, technological advancements, and shifting corporate attitudes are driving this transformation. With federal support from initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Texas is well-positioned to lead the U.S. solar revolution. 🌞 Read more about how Texas is turning solar energy into the power of tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gBQAME7n #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #TexasEnergy #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy

What Are Your Concerns About The Pricing And Availability Of Electricity?    The Proven Answer Is Below! https://lnkd.in/g6dPjZHE Join us daily or even connect. Nicholas Ashton Iowa Economic Development Authority Solar Energy Industries Association #electricitypricing

As the @U.S. Department of Energy works toward a decarbonized power sector by 2035, the electric grid needs to be able to handle a large influx of solar energy. Learn about the research funded by the Solar Energy Technologies Office that addresses a wide spectrum of technical challenges to enable a reliable, resilient, and secure grid that runs on solar: https://lnkd.in/evJkCnKK

Watts & Learn today at noon is on distribution grid interconnection in PA with PA PUC as well as experts from US DOE about best practices. Interconnection is arguably one of the largest hurdles for renewable deployment and can often kill a project in its final stages even after the very difficult process of financing and customer commitment.

"Really, it's about leveraging the resources, expertise, knowledge and relationships that CBOs and state organizations both have, so that we can work together to achieve our shared goals." In this video, Bayoan Ware Ware discusses how the Energy Trust of Oregon works with community-based organizations to advance solar equity through knowledge-sharing and community programs. This video was produced as part of CESA’s Solar with Justice project. The Solar with Justice project seeks to understand and improve how state energy agencies and community-based organizations collaborate on solar. Learn more about the Solar with Justice project at https://lnkd.in/eKCpEHKk This video was created by CESA with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government. Learn more about SETO at https://lnkd.in/eEwTvm4x

Come #WattsAndLearn with us next Friday, March 22nd! This month, we will learn about the importance of the interconnection process and how it brings more renewable energy electrons onto the grid. During the webinar, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will provide a general overview of Pennsylvania's interconnection rules, while representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) will discuss best practices, as well as research in Pennsylvania that focuses on reducing the soft costs of interconnection which is sure to benefit solar developers, electric companies, and solar owners alike. Learn more and register here!     #solar #renewables #energy #solarenergy #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #solarpower #GETSolar https://lnkd.in/e99YVNf3

Distributed Energy Resources (DER's) are the future of energy efficiency—but how are they getting deployed on the ground today? Learn more at our day 2 panel. Feat. CPower Energy, Penn State College of Engineering, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Solar Landscape, & PosiGen. Policy in Action happens 9/17-9/18; register at https://lnkd.in/eXDFqxEz