Despite strong interest, shared solar programs face regulatory, utility, and economic barriers that limit expansion.

A research team led by Washington State University has developed a cloud-based system for trading and sharing energy from solar panels and batteries within a neighbourhood. The concept displayed ...

The city-owned utility wants to add 50 megawatts to the program. It's asking for bids offering "solutions that can be deployed in the near term." ...

Founded in 1972, Mountain Empire Community College serves Wise, Dickenson, Lee, and Scott counties and the City of Norton in Southwest Virginia. As part of the Virginia Community College System, MECC ...

Some of the thickest hay in the meadow at Jack’s Solar Garden, in Longmont, Colorado, is on the west side under an elm tree. The tree offers shade, absorbs the brunt of afternoon sun, and keeps more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...