For a Devotee of Solar Energy, a Shot at Earning Respect (New York Times: Sat, 27 Oct) Richard Thompson, who began powering his home with solar power in 2001, has found that power is the easy part. Generating interest takes work.
Cost of solar energy deters price-conscious consumers (The Tennessean: Thu, 25 Oct) OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Growing enthusiasm by industry and government for solar energy as a barely tapped source of pollution-free electricity was tempered at a Southeast solar conference Wednesday by a national survey suggesting penny-pinching consumers remain skeptical.
Competition Puts Energy-Efficient, Solar-Powered Homes on Display (The Online NewsHour: Thu, 25 Oct) The U.S Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon brought teams from 20 universities to the National Mall to showcase their designs for a modern, solar-powered home. Interest in the event has grown amid new concerns over energy costs and climate change.
50 jobs could go at solar firm (BBC News: Fri, 26 Oct) Up to 50 jobs could be lost at the Bangor company Thermomax, which makes solar energy equipment.
For a Devotee of Solar Energy, a Shot at Earning Respect
Solar Energy Conference At Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Cost of solar energy deters price-conscious consumers
Competition Puts Energy-Efficient, Solar-Powered Homes on Display
50 jobs could go at solar firm
