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Innovations in Wind, 2013 Edition

Innovations in Wind, 2013 Edition

Herman K. Trabish: May 8, 2013

Everything from the blades to the transmission lines is changing.

Emerging Solar Strategies, Part 1: Centrosolar America

Emerging Solar Strategies, Part 1: Centrosolar America

Herman K. Trabish: September 20, 2012

“The entire sales cycle for residential solar is 26 steps.”

Can a “Value of Solar Tariff” Replace Net Energy Metering?

Can a “Value of Solar Tariff” Replace Net Energy Metering?

Herman K. Trabish: August 24, 2012

Austin Energy’s VOST might be the answer to the NEM controversy.

Gut-Wrenching Times Bring Out the Best in Wind

Gut-Wrenching Times Bring Out the Best in Wind

Herman K. Trabish: June 7, 2012

They made wind a mainstream energy source, and they will make it through these tough times.

Is Net Energy Metering for Solar Power a Subsidy?

Is Net Energy Metering for Solar Power a Subsidy?

Herman K. Trabish: May 23, 2012

The true costs and benefits of “the civil rights legislation for solar”

CPUC on the Verge of Major Decision About Solar’s Net Metering

CPUC on the Verge of Major Decision About Solar’s Net Metering

Herman K. Trabish: May 15, 2012

Advocates say solar’s “civil rights policy” is under attack, and utilities say it is unfair to ratepayers.

Utilities’ Honest Assessment of Solar in the Electricity Supply

Utilities’ Honest Assessment of Solar in the Electricity Supply

Herman K. Trabish: May 7, 2012

“If we fast-forward to this conference five years from now, half of the agenda is going to be storage.”

The Nuclear Failure in California Could Be a Big Test for Solar

The Nuclear Failure in California Could Be a Big Test for Solar

Herman K. Trabish: March 30, 2012

SDG&E is working on how to deal with the San Onofre nuclear plant shutdown and solar power’s variability.