MicroVlogCast Season 4: The Lowdown on Solar

Sep 2

Season 3 of the MicroVlogCast focused on the ideal Energy Management Pathway. It starts with using less energy, then using that energy smarter, and eventually, making your own. It seemed fitting to expound upon that final step in Season 4! Matt and Mike took to the roof last week to film Season 4 backdropped by our rooftop solar array. Before we roll out the entire season, here are a few of our favorite resources for understanding the present day landscape of solar energy and the eagerly anticipated future-innovations.

The Plummeting Cost of Solar

Do we still need rooftop solar?
With growing options for renewable energy procurement, is rooftop solar still worth it?

PODCAST: How cheap can renewable energy get?
The Energy Gang plays the Price Is Right on renewable energy. But are the market predictions realistic?

Utility solar costs from 82%
Let’s bust the myth right now: solar is not outrageously expensive and it beats out coal. Here is the data from the Solar Energy Industries Association.

How did renewables become so cheap so fast?
We were curious too! Several factors contributed to drastically dropping costs.

Understand available incentives
Rebates and incentives exist to help curb the cost of solar installation. Check out this information from the US Energy Information Administration.

Solar Energy in the News

WEBINAR: Finding the Right Energy Balance for Your Organization
This upcoming webinar will help your organization understand how to blend energy procurement options for the most value.

Rural co-ops benefiting from solar options
Remote communities can benefit from onsite generations as opposed to transporting energy long distances.

PODCAST: Biden’s clean energy standard
What does the latest legislation mean for solar energy investments and growth?