Gabrielle Gifford's Solar Advocacy

After the tragedy in Arizona we have been glued to our TV's and radios listening for any update on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords status as well as the others injured during that horrific event. In doing so, we at All Energy Solar have been looking into her life as a Congresswoman, and some of the policies and initiatives she supported. It turns out that Gabrielle Gifford was a huge supporter of Solar Energy and energy independence. Thanks to "Solar Fred" and one of his recent posts,  "5 Things You Can Do to Continue Gabrielle Giffords' Solar Advocacy" we can see what types of policies and initiatives she was involved in.

Electric Vehicles

We've talked about electric and hybrid vehicles in past articles. It makes sense. We as a nation want to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Transportation is the heaviest user of that oil. So if we change how we transport, we can make a big difference. So whats the hold up?

ScienceDaily (Nov. 10, 2010) — The heat radiating off roadways has long been a factor in explaining why city temperatures are often considerably warmer than nearby suburban or rural areas. Now a team of engineering researchers from the University of Rhode Island is examining methods of harvesting that solar energy to melt ice, power streetlights, illuminate signs, heat buildings and potentially use it for many other purposes.

As political rivalries and battles over control play out on capitol hill we in the Renewable Energy (RE) industry stand poised for action, hoping that our government will stand behind us in our industry goals. Tremendous support of the RE industry has helped propel this revolutionary technology. Homes, businesses, governments, and non-profits can now invest in reliable energy and feel confident the effects on our environment are positive. So what does the shift in control mean for the coming years?

Cities across the U.S. are creating solar maps to help residents learn more about installing solar.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Northern States Power Company- Minnesota, an Xcel Energy company, today asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to approve a base Electric rate increase for 2011 and 2012. The company provides electric service to 1.2 million cusomers in Minnesota.

"This case is needed to fund important infrastructure improvements, ensure compliance with increasing regulatory requirements, and respond to changes in the economy," said Judy Poferl, president and CEO of NSP-Minnesota. "While we have worked to manage costs and increase our efficiency, we are not able to avoid this rate request. The increase will support our ability to provide our customers high quality, reliable electric service at a good value, both now and over the long term."

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When it was finished in December of 2007, the solar PV system at Nellis Air Force Base, rated at 14.2 megawatts (MW) and generating more than 30 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, was one of the wonders of the modern world.

RMT,Inc., a renewable energy engineering and construction company, has contracted with Pilesgrove Solar LLC to construct one of the largest solar energy facility's in the Northeastern U.S. RMT has commenced construction on the 18 MWac facility located in Pilesgrove, NJ.

A question we come across daily deals with new and emerging technologies.