We Need More Lobbyists! And Other Insights From Solar Power International

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To gain an overall picture of the solar power industry today, first imagine David and Goliath, with valiant David representing solar, and Goliath the big bad fossil fuels.

Then imagine David’s sling shot is subsidized by the federal government.

At Solar Power International, the solar trade show that ran wrapped up yesterday in Anaheim, CA, the tone [...]

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Shel Horowitz - Ethical Marketing Expert 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

Rather than subsidize solar (and open up to all the right-wing craziness that would result)–let’s pull the plug (pun intended) on all the subsidies for fossil and nuclear at every stage in the fuel cycle (including transportation). Boom, all of a sudden, solar is economically competitive.

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hsr0601 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

I’ve learned leasing solar panels in California made a big success as it relieves the pressure of up-front cost, I’m hopeful this innovative idea can spread world-wide.

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wf 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

As a solar installer during the 1980s, I heard the same argument that solar shouldn’t need subsidies to survive.

When Reagan (first) and then the states removed tax credits and subsidies, the industry was destroyed. More people (myself included), lost their jobs than the losses experienced during the retrenchment in the 80s American auto industry.

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