An important and encouraging bit of news for the Green Movement on the climate change front:

One of the most prominent -- and one of the few intellectually respectable -- skeptics of climate change is reversing himself.


Climate Skeptic Bjørn Lomborg Reverses Himself on Climate Change | FDL News Desk
news.firedoglake.com
Pretty big news for a movement struggling to find its footing after a series of setbacks: The world’s most high-profile climate change sceptic is to declare that global warming is “undoubtedly one of the chief concerns facing the world today” and “a challenge humanity must confront”, in an apparent ...

Do you know someone looking for a great deal on solar? Sunergy Systems has a one-time, special offer on a 2.5 kW, Day4 Energy, solar power system. $18,500 INSTALLED. See link for details.


Sunergy Systems | Day4 Energy Solar Power System One Time Special
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Edmonds, Strickland Installation, 3.8 kW Evergreen Solar system


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Bellevue, Wolinsky Installation, 5.5 kW Evergreen Solar system


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Here's a link courtesy of our friends at SunPower. Looks like we aren't crazy after all!!! At least not because we install solar in Washington. :-)


Are the northern states in the U.S suitable for solar installations? « Pike Research
www.pikeresearch.com
It is a common opinion of U.S. citizens less familiar with the worldwide solar market; states in the northern regions of the U.S. are poorly suited for solar installations. Naturally, installing vast arrays of solar panels in the great southwest deserts of the U.S. is perceived as an excellent way ...

Solar Power to clean your teeth....hmmmm.


Toothbrush Uses Solar Power Instead of Toothpaste
gizmodo.com
Why you'd want to forgo a teeth-brushing session with some delightful Indian curry, caramel or darjeeling tea-flavored toothpaste I'd never know. Still, at least this solar-powered toothbrush would save you money over extended use.

Sequim, Christopher Installation, 4.6 kW SunPower system


Summer 2010

Why do you ♥ #solar?


I Heart PV - Tell Us Why You Heart PV and Win a Trip for Two to Germany!
www.iheartpv.com

Now that's a mighty-fine solar system!


Solar energy payoff jolts customers into action
www.mukilteobeacon.com

Here are some various photos of our installations seen from above.


Aerial Photographs
8 new photos

Auburn, Tanco Installation, 3.4 kW Evergreen solar system


Summer 2010

Are you tired of phone books showing up on your door step that you have no intention of using ever again? Help to send these yellow page companies a message that they need to adapt to the changing times just like everyone else.


Stop unwanted phonebook delivery - Environment Washington
www.environmentwashington.org
It’s time to reduce our waste and protect our environment by stopping the delivery of unwanted phonebooks and yellow pages. The creation of an opt-in program will allow people to decide what they want delivered.

Have you signed the Solar Bill of Rights yet?


Solar Bill of Rights Petition
www.solarbillofrights.us
The Solar Bill of Rights will create a policy environment that will enable the U.S. solar industry to compete on a level playing field.

What do you think?


Has Solar Become Mainstream?
www.renewableenergyworld.com
Solar panels aren’t usually the first thing that come to mind when you think of “home improvement” or “residential electricity.” But that’s all changing.

Cost of solar now cheaper than nuclear in some markets.


Special Report - Energy and Environment - Nuclear Energy Loses Cost Advantage - NYTimes.com
www.nytimes.com
In a "historic crossover," the costs of solar photovoltaic systems have fallen below the rising projected costs of new nuclear plants, a report says.

Due to popular demand, we've extended our Same as Cash promotion through the end of August. Tell your friends and neighbors!


Sunergy Systems | Claim your Energy Independence with 12 month SAC financing
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If you're lucky enough to get a solar energy system, make sure any solar installer you work with has the Gold standard solar certification from NABCEP.


NABCEP » NABCEP Publishes Revised JTA for PV Installer Certification
www.nabcep.org
Successfully achieving NABCEP small wind installer certification requires a combination of training, experience, and testing.

Check it out, our very own Solar Goddess, Aimee Carpenter, is featured on the SolarWorld USA customer stories page!


Carpenter family solar panel installation
solarworld-usa.com
It’s been just under a month since my parent’s 4.6 kW SolarWorld solar energy system has been up and running. They have 20 – 230 Watt panels on their 4:12 W facing roof. They have been excitedly sending me updates on their daily kWh production and it has been wonderful to hear that their utility met...

JR is drinking up the solar spill! Great to see SolarWorld USA getting the word out.


Larry Hagman goes solar
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Larry Hagman gets into the solar business.

Check out Sunergy Systems at the Shoreline
Solarfest this weekend. We'll be in booth I-8 right next to our friends
from 21 Acres in booth I-7. Come for the solar, stay for the beer garden!


Shoreline Solar Project - Home
www.shorelinesolar.org
SolarFestRenewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair Friday July 16, Opening Night, 7 PM, keynote, auction benefit, reception Saturday July 17, SolarFest 10 AM – 8 PMShoreline Community College