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By Susan Montoya Bryan
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Pick any stretch of road slicing through the American Southwest. The sun beats down on the asphalt like nowhere else and heat waves distort the landscape.

It’s here, in these open expanses, that experts say is a massive untapped source of energy that could meet the nation’s growing needs. But only if developers can get it out of the desert.

Even as renewable power projects get a boost from the federal government, a lack of transmission lines prevent states such as New Mexico — where the sun shines more than 300 days a year — from converting the obvious potential into real watts that can charge smartphones and run air conditioners thousands of miles away.

Transmission lines are key to developing the region’s solar resources. The problem is existing lines are maxing out, especially as the push intensifies to bring online more renewable energy. Building new lines can take years or even decades of cutting through a tangle of bureaucracy.

SOURCE: http://lubbockonline.com/business/2012-09-19/southwest-needs-power-lines-become-solar-hub

This event is SOLD OUT.  

Long Beach, CA – September 10, 2012 – An informal workshop on how to use the sun’s power to benefit your home or business is being held on Thursday, October 18^th  from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Lakewood Country Club, on 3101 Carson Street in Lakewood 90712. The ‘Solar 101 Workshop- Solar Straight Talk’ will be-hosted by one of California’s oldest established solar companies Ameco Solar.

The workshop will provide truthful, no strings attached, “how-to” resources for individuals who want to consider solar for their home or business. Information will be provided on net metering; the available government incentives; the differences between using cash, leasing or financing; and what to look for when choosing a system. The focus will be to educate attendees well enough to avoid the solar scams highlighted in the October, 2012 issue of Consumer Reports.

There will be one hour a Q&A session at the end of the program.

The workshop is free, but seating is limited. Beverages will be provided. The public is encouraged to register before October 16^th by calling 562-633-4400, or RSVP online at:  https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=pO1hQ3XLN2vYmY-rHBlYZg

According to Patrick Redgate, President & CEO of Ameco Solar, “Solar is a technology that has the potential to help anybody who has a utility bill.  We want to define in a no pressure environment and in layman’s terms, what going solar is all about and how easily it can be done.”

About Ameco Solar
Since 1974 Ameco has been dedicated to the concept that solar energy is the solution to our energy future. Solar energy is unlimited, non-polluting and free. We are committed to providing cost-effective and reliable solar systems and strive to offer the best components available. We believe that using solar energy is simply the best investment available to homeowners or businesses today, since the alternative to solar is just a never-ending monthly expense. Extensive Solar information can be found on their website: https://amecosolar.wpengine.com.

Way to go Solar, Los Angeles!

“The Los Angeles Dept of Water & Power announced that solar power on rooftops in Los Angeles has nearly quadrupled over the past two years as residents and businesses tap into more of the city’s famous year-round sunshine.

After long opposing third-party ownership of rooftop solar systems and affordable $0 down lease financing, LADWP loosened its restrictive monopoly policy in 2009 — which has since turbocharged the Los Angeles solar market. 75% of Californians are now choosing to go solar with third-party financing, which has generated over $1 billion in economic growth statewide.”

If you are interested in adding a solar system to your rooftop please call Ameco Solar, the Solar Expert, to answer any of your questions.

Congratulations California, it appears you have passed the solar gigawatt mark.

Rewire is reporting:

“According to live data provided by the California Independent System Operator (CaISO), the agency that manages the state’s power distribution grid, the state of California reached a long-anticipated milestone this afternoon (as I predicted last month). More than 1,000 megawatts of electrical power is coming into the state’s transmission grid from solar sources, making solar the largest renewable energy contributor to the state’s power consumption — at least for a few hours. Statewide demand this afternoon is running at about 41,600 megawatts, so this solar milestone accounts for about 2.4% of total grid energy being used in California.”

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