5 Solar Energy News Stories for July 2nd - pulled the web and twitter

It’s July and temperatures are starting to heat up. The sun is out, so let’s take full advantage of it!

1. Utility unveils new solar project - from The Republican
   808080;">On a sunny day, the panels can produce 9.6 kilowatts, or enough power for four to five homes. It’s not nearly enough electricity to fully power MMWEC’s office building.
   “But it’s a start,” said MMWEC Chief Executive Officer Ronald C. DeCurzio. “And those little bits are going to add up.”
2. Solar Projects shine in Budget 09 - from Ecogeneration.au
   808080;">“The Government plans to invest with industry in the biggest solar generation plant in the world, three times the size of the world’s current biggest, which is in California,” said Mr Rudd.
3. 808080;">000000;">Hard Times for Solar Companies: Credits, Rebates Can’t Trump Slow Economy - from State Bill Colorado
   808080;">Despite dropping equipment prices and rebates, tax credits and fee waivers offered by the state, federal and now local government, people are not jumping on the chance to install solar-powered electric systems in their homes.
4. Local Company Wins $100 million in solar orders - from HamptonRoads.com
   808080;">A local company won three orders worth up to $100.7 million from the Navy to install solar power systems at facilities in Norfolk and elsewhere.
5. Connecticut Re-Opens Solar Rebate Program - from GreenTechMedia
   808080;">The CCEF has set aside $3.1 million for the Small Solar PV Program this time around. About $1.5 million of the fund came from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, while the remaining came from the state’s electric ratepayers.

That’s todays news!

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