Solar Education Station
Client Quote
"Meridian Solar was very helpful in working out the technical information for the rebate process. We took some time with the decision to apply solar. When we were ready, we felt very well informed and represented. We would not have been able to get the system installed without Meridian's support. Great job!"
T. McReynolds
Did You Know
Texas has a law called the Renewable Portfolio Standard that mandates all electric service providers to sell a minimum amount of renewable energy. George W. Bush signed the bill into law when he was the governor of Texas.
Resources
State and Federal Resources
2008 Texas Renewable Energy Resource Assessment – Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)
A Consumer’s Guide to Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy – U.S. Department of Energy
A Homebuilder's Guide to Going Solar
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Energy Savers Booklet – Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home
High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC)
SECO: Renewable Energy Incentives in Texas
State Energy Conservation Office of Texas
Texas Renewable Energy Education Campaign
Organizations and Associations
North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners (NABCEP)
Solar Energy International (SEI)
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
Renewable Energy News
Clean Edge: The Clean-Tech Market Authority
New York Times: Solar Energy News
Electric Utilities
Austin Energy community-owned electric utility
CPS Energy - San Antonio’s municipally owned natural gas and electric company
CPS Energy: Home Energy Efficiency Rebates
