In Support of Solar

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Solar Fastest Growing Industry in America

SAN FRANCISCO -- The average cost of going solar in the U.S. decreased significantly in 2010 and through the first half of 2011, according to a report released today by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Solar advocates applaud the report as the latest indicator that solar is ready to power America’s new energy economy.

http://evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=26521

100,237 And Growing: The Solar Industry's Job Prospects Are Sunny
BY BEN SCHILLERMon Oct 24, 2011
Despite the hit it took when Solyndra's 1,000 jobs went away, the solar industry is adding positions at a pace that far outstrips the rest of the economy.

http://www.fastcompany.com/1790117/100237-and-growing-solar-industry-adds-jobs-to-dispel-some-post-solyndra-gloom


Case Studies of State Support for Renewable Energy
This case study series by Berkeley Lab and the Clean Energy Group analyzes the innovative practices of state clean energy funds in support of renewable energy.

http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/emp/re-pubs.html


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