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Policies NEM vs CREF Solar PV Systems Difference between a Net Energy Metered system and a community renewable energy facility Andrew Zimdahl/June 6, 2019 Policies Why have Maryland SREC’s gone up so much recently? Over the past 10 years, chiropractors have been raking it in from treating whiplash from those watching the Maryland SREC market. In 2009, MD SREC prices Andrew Zimdahl/April 18, 2019 Policies What is the DC ‘Solar for All’ Program? Many critics of the American approach to renewable energy deployment correctly point to its regressive nature. Specifically, the beneficiaries of federal Andrew Zimdahl/April 5, 2019 Energy Efficiency Get Ready for Building Upgrades Mandated by DC Climate Bill On January 18, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “Clean Energy D.C. Omnibus Act of 2018,” a bold climate bill unanimously passed by the D.C.Council on Andrew Zimdahl/February 25, 2019 Energy Efficiency What will DC’s New Clean Energy Bill actually do? On Tuesday, November 27th 2018, DC City Council voted unanimously to move forward the most ambitious bill to combat climate change in the nation. A second Andrew Zimdahl/December 3, 2018 Energy Efficiency Have You Overpayed Your Utility Bills for Years? Most people who work at utility companies are hardworking folks who are deeply committed to their company’s missions. Frankly, it’s a miracle that these Andrew Zimdahl/October 29, 2018 Energy Efficiency Examples of ROI on PACE Financed Energy Efficiency Projects As a building owner or manager, every dollar saved is not only a dollar earned, it’s a dollar earned each year for the next 10 to 30 years. We recently Andrew Zimdahl/October 4, 2018 Energy Efficiency Massive LED Rebates in Prince George’s County, Maryland Prince George's County recently introduced its Energy Star and Green Leasing Program, offering rebates that can cover up to 100% of LED lighting upgrades. Julian Belilty/September 11, 2018 Solar Why Have DC SREC Prices Fallen by 15% in the Past Year? This article explains why DC SREC prices have fallen, despite the fact that the District continues to fall short of it's renewable energy portfolio standards Andrew Zimdahl/June 11, 2018 Policies First Move on Trump’s Solar Tariff: SunPower to Acquire SolarWorld America Article describing consequences of Trump's tariffs on solar panels Andrew Zimdahl/May 1, 2018 Energy Efficiency Controlling Your Building’s Heating Expenses Dealing with snow removal, black ice, and the biting cold of winter is tough. Getting a whopping heating bill at the end of a winter month can feel like Andrew Zimdahl/September 20, 2016

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