“solar-energy” Charts
Affordable Solar in Your Future »
This chart gives the big picture on solar costs with the most conservative example: solar energy in the Midwest –…
Is Owning A Solar Panel Right For You? »
The answer depends on a variety of factors. This chart uses best estimates for leasing and financing terms based on…
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Alternative Energy »
American citizens were asked if the U.S. should solve its energy problems by emphasizing production of more oil, gas and…
Improvements Needed to Xcel’s Proposed MN Solar Program »
Xcel Energy has published their proposed community solar program on September 30, 2013. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has submitted…
Energy in Minnesota: Nothing Xcels Except the Price »
Xcel’s retail electricity rates have risen nearly 40% in the past decade and the utility announced its intention to increase…
Citizens Claim US Gov't "Not Doing Enough" For Environment »
While the number of Americans that believe the government is doing enough for the environment is only 2 points from…
What Kind of Energy do Americans Want? »
Americans want the U.S. to put more emphasis on producing domestic energy using environmentally friendly approaches like solar power, wind…
Cost of Electricity from Solar Power »
Coal may seem cheap, but transmission costs and power losses from centralized power stations can offset any economies of scale.…