Tuesday, April 20, 2010

'N.J. solar outlook is party cloudy'

  Along with California, New Jersey has been the poster child for solar power efforts in the U.S. But this article rains on the parade a bit.
   Since 2001, when the state made a commitment to support the fledgling industry, solar has grown steadily, putting New Jersey second only to California in the amount of solar power generated.
    But the times they are a-changin'...
    "The solar industry in New Jersey is like a teenager, strong enough to survive without constant parental support, but still not mature enough to go it alone. While rebates, federal tax credits and energy credits have fueled the industry's steady growth, the goal now seems to be to reduce or eliminate those incentives and have solar stand on its own."
   Read the whole article here.

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