In small wind versus solar, it’s all about location – CNET News

BOSTON–When it comes to distributed energy in suburban or urban areas, solar panels do a better job of fitting in than small wind turbines. Small wind turbines , which are increasingly being marketed to homeowners, can provide power for both grid-tied and …

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Iowa Dems back $10 million solar, wind power plan – Bloomberg


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Iowa Dems back $10 million solar, wind power plan
Bloomberg
The plan, which focuses on small solar or wind energy systems, would give homeowners rebates of as much as $3000, and businesses could receive up to $15000.
Democrats back $10 million solar, wind power plancbs4qc.com
Iowa may enact small-scale solar power planCooler Planet
Senators propose rebates for installing small wind turbines, solar panelsRadio Iowa

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Jefferson Co. leads state in solar energy projects – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Jefferson Co. leads state in solar energy projects
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The projects include rooftop solar panels and a few small wind turbines. Jefferson County, including the city of Port Townsend, leads the pack with one
Jefferson County, Port Townsend are Washington's Solar Energy LeadersAccess Washington

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California Doubles Net-Metering Cap on Wind and Solar to 5% – Treehugger


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California Doubles Net-Metering Cap on Wind and Solar to 5%
Treehugger
that would increase the amount of power that utilities can buy from people who produce power at home (mostly solar panels, and small wind turbines).
US backs loans to build world's largest solar power complexUSA Today
Back to NatureSanta Monica Daily Press
BrightSource Granted $1.4 Billion Loan for Mojave Solar Energy ProjectIndia Business Blog (blog)
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Adobe Systems goes for wind power – San Francisco Chronicle


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Adobe Systems goes for wind power
San Francisco Chronicle
So far, they remain niche products, garnering just a fraction of the attention lavished on rooftop solar. And yet, small wind turbines may be better suited
Adobe turns to the wind for powerSan Jose Mercury News

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