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“Although leading investors consider clean energy one of the greatest wealth creation opportunities in history, some politicians in Washington — particularly those who think global warming is a hoax — don’t seem to be listening to what the private sector is telling them.”


Leading Global Investors Call the False Dichotomy Between Economy and Environment “Nonsense”
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A top GE executive is calling the political battle between economy and environment “nonsense.” In a video interview (featured below) at an international clean energy investment conference last week, Mark Vachon, vice president of GE’s successful Ecomagination program, hailed “environmental performan...

Renewable energy investments surpass fossil fuels for the first time ever! In 2011, global investments in clean energy amounted to $260 billion — bringing cumulative investments since 2004 to over one trillion dollars.


Clean Energy Stunner: Renewable Power Tops Fossil Fuels for First Time
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Renewable energy is surpassing fossil fuels for the first time in new power-plant investments, shaking off setbacks from the financial crisis…. Electricity from the wind, sun, waves and biomass drew $187 billion last year compared with $157 billion for natural gas, oil and coal, according to calcula...

Solar power advocate takes to Edmonds roof to promote solar cooperative
Inspired by Occupy Wall Street activists, Carlo Voli took to a downtown Edmonds roof earlier this month to draw attention to the progress the city's solar cooperative has made in the past year and what ground still needs to be covered. Voli stayed in a tent and with the help of a solar-powered oven enjoyed a couple of hot meals.


HeraldNet.com - Solar power advocate takes to Edmonds roof to promote cooperative
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EDMONDS -- Inspired by Occupy Wall Street activists, Carlo Voli took to a downtown Edmonds roof earlier this month to draw attention to the...

Sunergy Systems to install 74.2kW system on Bainbridge Island’s city hall - Bainbridge Island is looking to be a shinning example in an entirely new way after the city council approved a contract allowing 309 solar panels to be installed on its roof. The project developer, Community Energy Solutions, partnered with Sunergy Systems for utilizing Washington State's community solar incentive program.


Bainbridge Island city hall gets charged up - Bainbridge Island Review
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Solar panels to be installed on city hall at no charge to city

Report Suggests Solar at Grid Parity Tipping Point - A new academic study published last week suggests that solar energy has already reached grid parity in some areas in North America and is therefore poised to move into the mainstream.


Report Suggests Solar at Grid Parity Tipping Point | Alternative Energy Stocks
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Zero-Energy House Open House This Weekend! Seattle's first zero-energy home has been recently completed right here in Ballard with solar installed by Sunergy Systems! Owners Alex and Eric have invited folks to an Open House this Saturday, December 10th. RSVP required. Check out their blog (https://zerohouse.wordpress.com/about/) describing the journey of building this unique house and building for energy efficiency on a budget.


Seattle's Zero-Energy Home - Sustainable Ballard
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On December 10, 2011, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Eric Thomas and Alexandra Salmon will be offering tours of their new home, the first in Seattle to produce more energy than it uses. On hand to answer questions will be Ted L. Clifton, the designer of the house, and Ted W. Clifton, the builder, as well as ...

This month's Green Drinks is a Holiday Fair with over 25 vendors, enjoy music from Seattle's greenest bluegrass band, plus food, drink, and fun with other Greendrinkers. Seattle Goodwill will be giving out free Chinook Books to the first 100 people and Frogbox will be collecting shoes for Redeeming Soles as well as collecting toys for the Claire Beckett Guild. Don't forget to bring your favorite drinking mug with you!


December Greendrinks: Give Like You Give a Damn Holiday Fair! with presenting sponsor BECU | Seattle
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THE DECEMBER 2011 GREENDRINKS WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 13 DECEMBER, AND WILL BE A HOLIDAY FAIR. The December Greendrinks will take place at Stadium Nissan, at 1045 6th Ave S - just south of the International District, beginning at 5:30pm. Huge thanks to presenting sponsor BECU, a locally-owned community ...

Occupy Rooftop movement begines in Edmonds! Carlo Voli with the Edmonds Solar Co-op is looking forward to occupying a rooftop for the solar movement on Friday and Saturday, and possibly longer. he'll be setting up his tent, a 120 watt solar panel with deep cycle battery, a solar oven, and laptop. Anyone is most welcome to come and visit, as long as you are comfortable climbing up a ladder.



OCCUPY THE ROOFTOP - EDMONDS, WA
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 10:00am

Now “Everyone” can participate in the Edmond’s Frances Anderson Center Community Solar Co-op! Phase 2 is now available to “all” Washington residents and the 38 co-op members invite you to be an owner too. Community Solar removes all obstacles for investing in clean locally produced solar energy. A SunSlice will make a great Christmas gift or a legacy for children and grandchildren that will pay them cash until 2020 and possibly beyond.


Edmonds, WA SunSlice Deal
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Itek Energy features the Lippert Solar Residence: Al & Meg from Mercer Island were one of the first to order a Nissan LEAF. Wanting to make sure the all-electric vehicle was powered by truly green energy, they went solar at the same time. Their 16 Itek 240 modules (3.8 kW) is estimated to produce...


itek energy: RECENT ITEK INSTALLS - Lippert Residence on Mercer Island
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Help extend the 1603 Treasury Program for renewables which has helped create tens of thousands of jobs and spurred record levels of investment in renewable energy projects of every kind. This is THE policy ask for clean energy this year and we need every solar advocate in the country speaking with one voice to make it happen. Click to email your Senators and tell them to keep the 1603 job-creation engine running!


Advocate for Solar | SEIA - Solar Energy Industries Association
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Want to become more involved in advocating for solar-related issues? Join SEIA?s Solar Energy Advocacy Network, contact your representatives and help advance a pro-solar agenda.

1/2 Megwatt for 2011 quickly approaching! We are currently at 491 kilowatts of solar energy for the year with still over a month to go for Sunergy hitting the half-a-megawatt level. We did it last year, and although still slightly shy in total kilowatts (stay tuned though) we have exceeded the number of sold systems compared to last year! This year looks to be another stellar solar year for Sunergy and Washington State!

Tonight! (11/18) - ABC's "Extreme Makeover" features a 25 Kilowatt SunPower Solar Panels High-Efficiency System. This two-hour special on the Dunning family’s new Jusst Sooup Ranch soup kitchen facility is expected to generate a substantial portion of the electricity needed to power the soup kitchen that is operated by Rev. Dale Dunning and her family.


SunPower ABC Extreme Makeover Solar TV
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“Go Solar Bainbridge” final workshop this evening, call us now to reserver your spot! Making solar energy more affordable by offering discounted, high efficiency solar systems through the power of bulk purchasing. Learn more about how you can Go Solar Bainbridge. The more Bainbridge Island residences signing-up for this great opportunity, the more money everyone can save.


Sunergy Systems | Go Solar Bainbridge
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Sunergy Systems the premier solar energy power systems provider in Washington Oregon Seattle Tacoma Olympia Portland Lynnwood Belleve Redmond Issaquah Whatcom county Skagit county Snohomish county King county Island county Pierce county Thurston county Grays Harbor county

Across the Political Spectrum, 9 out of 10 Americans Support Solar! Solar energy is non-partisan: Independents (90%), Republicans (80%) and Democrats (94%) all agree that developing solar energy is important. 9 out of 10 Americans think it is important for the U.S. to develop and use solar power and 82% believe that solar energy should receive the same level and type of support as fossil fuel industries have enjoyed for decades.


News Detail | SEIA - Solar Energy Industries Association
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Survey by Kelton Research finds continued widespread public support for development of solar energy, federal incentives for solar, across political spectrum.

The Go Solar Bainbridge initiative, Spread the word for a great deal and quality solar energy system! For more info contact us at Sunergy Systems.


Now’s a good time to Go Solar on Bainbridge | Guest Column | Oct. 28 - Bainbridge Island Review
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It’s October, and the long rainy season is just beginning. That’s why it’s the perfect time to go solar. Counterintuitive as it sounds, there’s no better time to reign in your electric bill and put some sunshine in your wallet.

13th Annual Northwest Solar Summit Nov. 7-8 - Washington Sunrise 2030, mapping the state's path to energy freedom. U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, is the invited keynote speaker. Paul Gipe, renowned renewable energy author, will also deliver a keynote address. Statewide carbon neutrality is within our grasp. Until now, no one has put together the puzzle of existing studies and projections by government agencies, utilities and industry to see the big picture. The annual summit draws 200 to 300 of the most influential energy officials in the region.


13th Annual Solar Summit (2192)
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Northwest Solar Group - October 19th, 7:00PM (Dinner at 6PM) - Sponsors a meeting of 3 organizations: NW Solar Group, Solar Washington, & Olympia Eco Builders. An exciting panel discussions of what's happening in these three major groups around the Puget Sound. Speakers from each group will be on hand to answer any questions posed by the attendees, and to share the vision of what their group is doing in the exciting world of solar energy, renewables and green building. Oscar's Restaurant & Lounge, upstairs conference room, 8736 S. Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444


NWSG Regular Meeting - 3 Solar Groups Puget Sound
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NorthWest Solar Group, bringing the internet community new insights into renewable energy with an emphasis on solar. Come join us in Tacoma WA (USA) every third wednesday of the month to hear our keynote speakers.

Solyndra’s failure, while unfortunate, is hardly an indictment of federal energy technology policy. Failure is to be expected with emerging, innovative companies. The success of DOE’s Loan Guarantee Program (LGP) should thus be judged by the performance of the entire portfolio. the LGP has performed remarkably well, with a capitalization of just $4 billion, DOE has committed or closed $37.8 billion in loan guarantees for 36 innovative clean energy projects.


Solyndra's Failure Is No Reason To Abandon Federal Energy Innovation Policy - Forbes
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The failure of Solyndra, while unfortunate for the company, its investors and employees, is not an indictment of federal energy technology policy. Indeed, judged by its whole portfolio of investments, the Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program has been a remarkable success. As global clean en...

23rd Annual SOLAR HOME DESIGN CLASS - by Chris Herman at University of Washington - The emphasis is on practical passive design issues including; system types, characteristics, sizing, heat storage, construction details, efficiencies & costs. PV (solar electric), solar hot water and incentives are also covered. Green building materials and systems are discussed.


Course - Experimental College
depts.washington.edu
Interested in solar heating and electricity (PV, alternative building systems and materials? We’ll briefly cover energy conservation, active solar water heating, hybrid systems and retrofits. The emphasis will be on passive solar, PVs (photovoltaics) and sustainable design in the Northwest. It wo...