Report: U.S. Solar Power Shines, Will Increase 75 Percent This Year

http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/report-us-solar-power-shines-will-increase-75-percent-this-year.php

New Jersey leads the nation:

“New Jersey has been a leader in solar for years thanks to good state level policy,” Kann explained, “That’s the most important thing.”

Home Solar Power Storage — Another Option

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/06/15/home-solar-power-storage-another-option/

As a follow up to a recent post this article deals with "own consumption" . Using battery storage and smart appliances. Some good comments follow...

Incentives Make Solar Affordable

http://www.telegram.com/article/20120603/NEWS/106039991/-1/NEWS05

For a fluff piece, this article has some interesting points.

And a good list of contact info, especially if you live and/or have a business in Mass.

Solar Power Customer Hot about Treatment

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/watchdog/mc-net-metering-ppl-watchdog-20120602,0,4409329.column

Caveat Emptor

Is it the utitlities responsibility to notify customers of net metering?

Is it unfair to solar customers if they only have one choice?


Since most alternative energy providers don't offer net metering, should
batteries be considered instead? Or more aggressive management, such as
using major appliances only during sunshine.


http://www.power-eng.com/news/2012/06/02/solar-power-to-the-people.html

Here's an article that claims most people don't sell back to the grid... in New Zealand