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Cashing In on Solar Energy
Solar power is one of the newest up and coming renewable sources of energy. Retrieval plants are located throughout deserts and other sunny areas, and energy-conscious homeowners are putting up their own panels as well. But, many are finding an even better reason for starting their own solar energy rigs: they have the space. With large climate controlled buildings and roofs to spare, why not panel what’s already getting hours of sun every day? (Not to mention the energy, state, and federal subsidies/incentives that can come …

By: Luke Bujarski
Local governments continue to put public dollars to work saving both the environment and money on property owners’ energy bills.  Through creative financing methods known as Property Assessed Clean Energy or PACE programs, communities are opening access to capital for energy audits and property retrofitting of existing buildings.  Twenty-three states have adopted legislation allowing public funds to be used by private owners looking to retrofit their properties.  While resistance from the mortgage industry has stalled progress in the residential sector, a renewed focus on commercial  properties has charted …