Comments on: U.S. Suspends New Solar Projects on Public Land, Reactions Mixed http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/ Helping the Earth with Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:02:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Michael Stevens http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-32700 Michael Stevens Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:32:16 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-32700 <p>What about solar thermal for residences? Solar water heating should be catching on faster in the U.S. Installers are getting better about providing reasonable prices. Local incentives, in Austin, for example pay for nearly 40% of the system, coupled with the Federal tax credit, 60% of the system is paid for. More information on the Austin energy solar rebate can be found here http://www.sunbelt-solar.com/cost</p> What about solar thermal for residences?
Solar water heating should be catching on faster in the U.S. Installers are getting better about providing reasonable prices. Local incentives, in Austin, for example pay for nearly 40% of the system, coupled with the Federal tax credit, 60% of the system is paid for. More information on the Austin energy solar rebate can be found here http://www.sunbelt-solar.com/cost

]]> By: Easing the Renewable Permit Backlog http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-30377 Easing the Renewable Permit Backlog Mon, 04 May 2009 20:40:31 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-30377 <p>[...] June, the bureau was so overwhelmed with applications for solar power plants, it decided to put a freeze on new applications. But after an outcry from the solar industry, just a few days later the bureau [...]</p> [...] June, the bureau was so overwhelmed with applications for solar power plants, it decided to put a freeze on new applications. But after an outcry from the solar industry, just a few days later the bureau [...]

]]> By: BrightSource’s Massive Solar Projects Facing Approval Delay | Eco Friendly Mag http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-19678 BrightSource’s Massive Solar Projects Facing Approval Delay | Eco Friendly Mag Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:53:22 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-19678 <p>[...] CEC and BLM are resource constrained. The BLM was so overwhelmed with solar applications that it previously called for a temporary moratorium on solar applications on BLM land, but later reversed that decision in the face of a lot of [...]</p> [...] CEC and BLM are resource constrained. The BLM was so overwhelmed with solar applications that it previously called for a temporary moratorium on solar applications on BLM land, but later reversed that decision in the face of a lot of [...]

]]> By: BrightSource’s Massive Solar Projects Facing Approval Delay http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-19675 BrightSource’s Massive Solar Projects Facing Approval Delay Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:32:47 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-19675 <p>[...] CEC and BLM are resource constrained. The BLM was so overwhelmed with solar applications that it previously called for a temporary moratorium on solar applications on BLM land, but later reversed that decision in the face of a lot of [...]</p> [...] CEC and BLM are resource constrained. The BLM was so overwhelmed with solar applications that it previously called for a temporary moratorium on solar applications on BLM land, but later reversed that decision in the face of a lot of [...]

]]> By: BrightSource’s Massive Solar Projects Facing Approval Delay « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-19633 BrightSource’s Massive Solar Projects Facing Approval Delay « Earth2Tech Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:30:57 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-19633 <p>[...] CEC and BLM are resource constrained. The BLM was so overwhelmed with solar applications that it previously called for a temporary moratorium on solar applications on BLM land, but later reversed that decision in the face of a lot of [...]</p> [...] CEC and BLM are resource constrained. The BLM was so overwhelmed with solar applications that it previously called for a temporary moratorium on solar applications on BLM land, but later reversed that decision in the face of a lot of [...]

]]> By: Rex http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-13601 Rex Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:06:45 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-13601 <p>www.txspc.com</p> <p>the BLM should have continued to accept applications for large scale PV projects. I believe they have begun re-accepting applications after a short period.</p> <p>Turn-key installation of residential/commercial Solar PV systems.</p> <p>www.txspc.com</p> http://www.txspc.com

the BLM should have continued to accept applications for large scale PV projects. I believe they have begun re-accepting applications after a short period.

Turn-key installation of residential/commercial Solar PV systems.

http://www.txspc.com

]]> By: About That U.S. Solar Freeze, Uh Nevermind « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-13333 About That U.S. Solar Freeze, Uh Nevermind « Earth2Tech Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:49:04 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-13333 <p>[...] 2008 at 3:47 pm in Energy Looks like the Bureau of Land Management didn’t like all the public outcry over their moratorium on new solar projects built on public land. (A prominent New York Times article can have that [...]</p> [...] 2008 at 3:47 pm in Energy Looks like the Bureau of Land Management didn’t like all the public outcry over their moratorium on new solar projects built on public land. (A prominent New York Times article can have that [...]

]]> By: Ausra Switches On Las Vegas Solar Manufacturing Plant « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-13249 Ausra Switches On Las Vegas Solar Manufacturing Plant « Earth2Tech Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:54:44 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-13249 <p>[...] startup’s milestone also comes on the heels of the decision by the Bureau of Land Management to put a freeze on all new applications for solar projects built [...]</p> [...] startup’s milestone also comes on the heels of the decision by the Bureau of Land Management to put a freeze on all new applications for solar projects built [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-13233 Anonymous Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:16:42 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-13233 <p>Brightsource has investment from Google? Sounds like this evil company advocating restrictions on their competition should return that money and go get investment from Microsoft which enjoys these kinds of evil tactics. Brightsource, FIRE RICKER!</p> Brightsource has investment from Google? Sounds like this evil company advocating restrictions on their competition should return that money and go get investment from Microsoft which enjoys these kinds of evil tactics. Brightsource, FIRE RICKER!

]]> By: Chris http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-13113 Chris Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:29:38 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-13113 <p>So Brightsource -- which already has permits -- is in favor of freezing its competition for two years? I bet.</p> So Brightsource — which already has permits — is in favor of freezing its competition for two years? I bet.

]]> By: MIT Startup RawSolar Heading to Cali « Earth2Tech http://earth2tech.com/2008/06/27/us-suspends-new-solar-projects-on-public-land-reactions-mixed/#comment-13098 MIT Startup RawSolar Heading to Cali « Earth2Tech Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:38:42 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=2602#comment-13098 <p>[...] by Katie Fehrenbacher No Comments Posted June 27th, 2008 at 2:38 pm in Startups Now that the U.S. has frozen the building of new solar projects on public land, interest in smaller solar systems that can be more easily built on private lands could see a [...]</p> [...] by Katie Fehrenbacher No Comments Posted June 27th, 2008 at 2:38 pm in Startups Now that the U.S. has frozen the building of new solar projects on public land, interest in smaller solar systems that can be more easily built on private lands could see a [...]

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