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Where our power sources come from in USA

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

There is a lot of talk about renewable energy sources, how they are cleaner, last forever, and over the long haul, are cheaper then fossil fuels.  Take a look at the following chart to see how America derives its power.

Sources of Power in USA

Sources of Power in USA

XCEL reduces payout as Renewable Sources increase

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Solar Rebates Reduced

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

XCEL Energy lowered the rate they are paying for residential solar energy (systems under 10 KW in size), since they are exceeding the amount of  renewable energy mandated by the government.  Nth Degree Solar Energy keeps abreast of these issues so you don’t have to.

All customers get $2.00 per DC watt to offset cost of equipment.  Commercial solar installations over 10 KW in size generate production electricity and get paid 11.5 cents per KW hour thye generate.

The rebate rate of $1.50 for residential customers is being lowered in step fashion as more solar PV arrays are installed.  Check here for the current rate.