Monthly Archives: May 2011

Join us at HAPI Hackathon Weekend!

By Emile Baizel | Published: May 26, 2011
We’re excited to be participating at the HAPI Hackathon Weekend June 10-12 here in San Francisco.  If you’ve never been to a hackathon it basically works like this: Friday, developers brainstorm for ideas and form teams around those Saturday, the teams begin hacking away and do so throughout the weekend Sunday afternoon, prizes are awarded [...]
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The Profound Impact of Rate Design

By Robb Miller | Published: May 13, 2011
John Farrell at Renewable Energy World reported last month that Distributed Solar is nearing ‘Grid Parity’. His main point is that installed Solar Photovoltaics are very close to being cost competitive with grid power in numerous areas throughout the country. John is basing this analysis on an average negotiated price of $5.00 per Watt for [...]
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Free Money! Energy Audits and Retrofits

By Robb Miller | Published: May 12, 2011
If you live within the city limits of San Francisco, and you own your home, you may be entitled to free money (up to $7000! per house) to conduct an energy audit, and resulting energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades. (Funds are available until March, 2012). Plus, you’ll save tons of cash in the long run [...]
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