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The amount of solar connected to the grid has grown exponentially in the past several years, and with all of this interest and so much information...
Recent research shows that adding solar to your home — much like renovating the kitchen or finishing the basement — can boost your home's value and...
The utility sector is going through a rapid transformation as more renewables come online and more Americans choose to go solar. Adding large...
Dormitory mini fridges, dishwashers in dining halls, and campus computer labs are just a few of the things that can create large utility bills for...
The SunShot Initiative’s new systems integration program manager, Dr. Guohui Yuan, maintains a steadfast commitment to add more solar energy onto...
Counting down our list of top things you didn't know about solar energy -- read on for more on the most abundant energy resource known to mankind.
If a utility pole falls in a forest and no energy company employee is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Currently, the answer is no. The...
Halfway through the Energy Department’s decade-long SunShot Initiative, today we released a series of reports showing how the solar industry has...
The solar industry recently passed a major milestone when the 1 millionth solar system was installed at a home or business in the United States....
A new interactive project map gives the public a birds-eye view of more than 200 active projects in EERE's SunShot Initiative. Working to make...
Deputy Secretary of Energy Liz Sherwood-Randall visited Hill Air Force Base in Utah recently to celebrate with 18 graduates of EERE's Solar Ready...
When buying a solar power system, hardware is not the only expense. There are also "soft costs": permits, financing, installation costs, and more....
EERE's Solar Ready Vets program provides training in solar technology for service members leaving the military. It's a win for both: veterans enter...
The SunShot Initiative works with utilities to help generate, integrate, and distribute solar energy. EERE recently announced $18 million in...
The Department of Energy has recently created the Grid Modernization Initiative (GMI), an ongoing effort that reflects the Obama Administration’s...
American solar power continued its rapid growth in 2015, adding new jobs 12 times faster than the rest of the economy, while saving customers tens...
As we start the new year, we're taking a look back at December 2015--our top blog posts and some favorites we want to share with you. Happy New Year!
Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall met recently with participants in the National Community Solar Partnership Workshop at the White House. Supported by...
The Energy Department honors our nation's veterans through the Solar Ready Vets program, which provides them with the skills to enter America's...
At the Solar Power International conference on September 16, Vice President Joe Biden made one of the largest solar research and development...
Learn how our SunShot Initiative supports the president's climate change priorities by advancing solar energy.
Today, President Obama is hosting the first-ever White House Demo Day, showcasing entrepreneurs who have launched innovative businesses across the...
Despite great recent advances in lowering the cost of solar energy, this technology is not yet affordable for every segment of the population. For...
In an effort to help our nation's veterans transition to civilian life, veterans are being trained for jobs in the growing solar industry as part...
The Energy Department's SunShot Initiative is helping home owners make the choice for solar. Several SunShot partners have develops digital tools...
