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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed two solar energy bills that will make it possible for consumers and businesses to actually make money if they generate surplus electricity. Read More Here...
Renewable Power Solutions Inc. Unveils Low-cost, 1.2KW Solar System
“Little Giant” lets Northern California homeowners take the important first step
toward a green, energy-efficient home
San Jose, Calif. (June 23, 2009) – Renewable Power Solutions Inc., a leading provider of solar energy installation services for Bay Area residential, commercial, non-profit, and governmental buildings, announced today the immediate availability of a 1.2-kilowatt solar system for less than $5,000 after California state rebate incentives, tax credits and first-year energy savings. Read More Here...
Renewable Power Solutions Inc. Awarded Federal Solar Apprenticeship Program
San Jose, Calif. (April 9, 2009) – Renewable Power Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of solar energy installation services for residential, commercial, non-profit and governmental buildings, announced today that it has been awarded the solar apprenticeship program by the Labor Department. The company has partnered with the San Jose Metropolitan Education District’s Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) to organize the in-classroom portion of the program. Read More Here...
PG&E opposes two solar-power bills
By Tracy Seipel San Jose Mercury News
After casting itself as a champion of solar power, Pacific Gas & Electric has angered green-energy advocates by opposing two state bills that would ramp up the benefits for those who go solar. More Here...
Official Accreditation for New Solar Workforce
to Improve Quality of Photovoltaic Installations and Maintenance
Solar Seminars and Training Classes
Renewable Power Solutions has recently expanded our operations to provide Solar Classes and Seminar to members of the community. If you would like to join us for an introductory lesson, then please R.S.V.P. by simply completing the information need it. Classes and WorkshopsZAP Electric Cars Are Here
ZAP stands for Zero Air Pollution®.
With its new product offerings, the Company is positioned to become a leading brand and distribution portal of advanced technology vehicles. ZAP electric car company is committed to running its business based on a strong philosophical foundation that supports the environment, social responsibility and profitability. ZAP's Strategy- ZAP's strategy is to serve the growing and underrepresented consumer that seeks fuel efficient vehicles. With the recent increases in the cost of oil and increasing concern about the environment and the effects of global warming, we believe there is a large and untapped demand in the areas of transportation and consumer products. ZAP believes a similar opportunity is present today, enhanced by heightened environmental awareness, climate changes and economic pressures. ZAP has assembled a complete line of electric cars to meet the growing demands of the environmentally conscious consumer focused on two primary businesses. for more information about ZAp and the new electric cars model see their web site ZAP Electric Cars
Stimulus Package Boosts
Green Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif. - President Obama's stimulus package is giving a boost to green technology among the many programs in the stimulus package. More than $10 billion will go towards developing greener cars and for some its perfect timing."Opens this door and allows me to plug in the electric car, close the door and it will lock on here and you can see the lights on the back of the electric car light up and that shows that the charging is underway," said Richard Lowenthal.Lowenthal is the CEO of Coulomb Technologies which makes the charging stations for electric cars. The stations sell for $2,000 to $3,000."Our business is exploding, today we had three new customers," said Lowenthal.said the stimulus plan will jump-start his business."It gives credits to our customers for buying a station. Basically what it means is that they're half off because they get a 50% tax credit every time they buy a station," Lowenthal said.Lowenthal's start-up company has 30 employees, but he said he expects his business to grow to 150 workers within a year."This is the power input to the product, the high power from the street goes into here and we take the voltage from here into the product," said manufacturing engineer Tony Vastraka.While Lowenthal said the company didn't intend to apply for the grants from the stimulus package, he said the product they sell will create jobs because the charging stations for electric cars have to be installed."We need the electricians out there putting light bolts in concrete and hooking up electricity to make it go, so the sale of our stuff is very highly leveraged," said Lowenthal.The mayor of San Jose said his city is one of many that will benefit from the stimulus plan."The stimulus package has a lot of great things for the city of San Jose, but even if we don't get a single dollar as a city, there is tens of billions of dollars for clean technology and as our clean tech companies grow, the city of San Jose will do very well because of the jobs that will be created through the clean technology," said Mayor Chuck Reed.The stimulus bill is said to include more than $70 billion for green technology.
San Francisco puts electric car charger in front of City Hall, ZipCar gets its frist PHEV
The city of San Francisco took another step into electric vehicle territory by installing "Smartlet" electric vehicle charging stations outside of City Hall today. The Smartlets are on loan from Coulomb Technologies and will be used to charge up cars from ZipCar, City CarShare and "a plug-in car in the City of San Francisco municipal fleet." Mayor Gavin Newsom made the announcement this morning.
Mayor Newsom, one of the few to actually own an EV1 back in the day, also in which he says that he believes battery electric vehicles - not hybrids and he did not mention hydrogen - "are the quantum leap we need to make."
One thing about this caught my eye. A ZipCar with a plug? Huh? The San Francisco ZipCar site doesn't list any vehicles that can get juice from the grid, so I called the San Francisco ZipCar office. They told me that they have just one plug-in model, specifically designated for city hall, which is a converted PHEV Prius.
Chevy Volt: The future is electrifying.
The Extended-Range Electric Vehicle that is redefining the automotive world is no longer just a rumor. In fact, its propulsion system is so revolutionary, it's unlike any other vehicle or electric car that's ever been introduced. And we're making this remarkable vision a reality, so that one day you'll have the freedom to drive gas-free.
Chevy Volt is designed to move more than 75 percent of America's daily commuters without a single drop of gas.(2) That means for someone who drives less than 40 miles a day, Chevy Volt will use zero gasoline and produce zero emissions.(1)
Unlike traditional electric cars, Chevy Volt has a revolutionary propulsion system that takes you beyond the power of the battery. It will use a lithium-ion battery with a gasoline-powered, range-extending engine that drives a generator to provide electric power when you drive beyond the 40-mile battery range.
Chevy Volt. Fully charged 2010.
BEohana Solar Corporation no longer in business
This solar company is no longer in business. The company has filed for bankruptcy and never made good on most of its promises to people. Beohana SolarWe at renewable Power Solutions Inc. would like to help any clients that signed a contract with BEohanas Solar. Please contact our office and schedule a consultation, we will try to check into your rebate and see how we can help you with your solar power system. If you have given your $1000.00 deposit bring your contract and receipts, we will see what can be done for you. It is sad to see this happen within the industry, consumer beware do not do business with companies under 4 years of existence
Redwood Solar in Boulder Creek CA
Paul Hobbs, owner of Redwood Solar Electric passed away on November 13th, 2008 and his solely owned company is out of business. He and I knew each other as associates and as neighbors in the very specialized field of Off-Grid solar electric systems and backup power systems. We at Renewable Power Solutions realize the void left by his passing will affect a number of folks in the San Lorenzo Valley. Redwood Solar and Renewable Power Solutions have been pioneers in solar off grid and backup power in the Santa Cruz County.
We are happy to help out any of his past or even potential customers wherever we can with system troubleshooting, servicing or upgrade work as well as new system installations.
My condolences to his family and friends
Jose Radzinsky
President and CEO
Federal Tax Credit - Extended for another 8 years!
The U.S. Senate has attached legislation to a housing assistance bill that will extend federal clean energy tax. The credits are now 30% regardless of the AMT making solar power more affordable than ever.
The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S.2821) was approved 88-8 as an amendment to HR.3221, which aims to mitigate the economic impact of the current housing crisis, said Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., in a news release.
The renewable energy amendment, which Domenici co-sponsored, would provide a one-year extension of the renewable energy production tax credit and an eight-year extension of the solar energy and fuel cell investment tax credit. Those and other clean energy incentives would otherwise expire in December.
"Our 2005 energy bill included some of the most sweeping tax credits for clean energy technology to date," Domenici said. "We cannot let them expire. Recent work in areas such as solar technologies -- including groundbreaking work at Sandia National Laboratories, and the advancement of wind technology in New Mexico -- all face big setbacks without this legislation."
In addition to the production and solar tax credits, the amendment authorizes $400 million for Clean Renewable Energy Bonds. It extends tax credits for those who modify or build energy-efficient homes and commercial buildings, and it extends credits for energy efficient appliances such as dishwashers and refrigerators.
Among the technologies that benefit from the renewable energy tax credit are wind, biomass, geothermal, small irrigation power, landfill gas, trash combustion and hydropower facilities.
California Million Solar Roof Initiatiative
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