Small-scale Solar's Big Potential Goes Untapped

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-solar-future-20121229,0,4926686.story?page=1&track=lat-email-topofthetimes

I totally agree that decentralization is key

Solar Panels Efficiency Bolstered by Green Roofs

http://www.tgdaily.com/sustainability-features/67943-solar-panels-efficiency-bolstered-by-green-roofs

featuring the "Green Roof Integrated Photovoltaic Canopy experiment "

Solar Companies Seek Ways to Build an Oasis of Electricity

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/20/business/energy-environment/solar-power-as-solution-for-storm-darkened-homes.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&adxnnlx=1353420289-RnBMzVuTFUByqtocIt3AFw

thnking forward to the next super storm...

Solar Power When the Sun has Set

http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/19/opinion/sadoway-battery-solar-wind/index.html

"let's invent to the price point of the electricity market"

...watch the Ted Talks video which is linked from here

Energy Department Announces Funding to Develop “Plug-and-Play” Solar Energy Systems for Homeowners

http://energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-funding-develop-plug-and-play-solar-energy-systems-homeowners

another strong initiative!

http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=17701

the original Sun Shot initiative