All posts tagged solar

Are local solar regulations really as bad as people make them out to be?

The New York Times recently ran an article on how solar power is getting all caught up in red tape–specifically, local building codes and permitting requirements. My first reaction was: “Darn, I’ve been scooped.” I’d been meaning to write about these bureaucratic hassles for over a year, but never got around to it. My second [...]

Someone please tell the Obamas: Solar works now!

Editor’s Note: Scientific American ‘s George Musser has been chronicling his experiences installing solar panels in Solar at Home (formerly 60-Second Solar). Read his introduction here and see all posts here . One of the hardest thing about installing solar panels is getting good information, so I’m happy to report that a new book by [...]