“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 –…

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by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 392
Score: 3

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…

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by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 153
Score: 2

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…

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by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 207
Score: 1

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…

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by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 163
Score: 1

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…

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by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 175

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…

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by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 229

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…

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by: Institute for Local Self-
views: 297

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.…