Solar Information
Leadership Summit on Solar Energy & Economics - Speech
January 9, 2009
2007 Solar Energy Highlights
Office of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
January 2008
A Solar Grand Plan
Scientific American
January 2008
Solar Power on Your Home: Getting Started
Links to lists of solar installers, a step by step description of the installation process, and basic financing options
Sample Solar Price Chart
System sizes, utility rebates, federal and state tax credits, and a sample range of prices
News and Information
Economic Impacts of Extending Solar Tax Credits
September 15, 2008
A study published by the Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation
American Solar Action Plan
A call to action by the authors of “A Grand Solar Plan”
2007 Best Practices Guide: Mayor’s Climate Protection Summit Edition
November 2007
Tucson and Bisbee are represented
Freeing The Grid 2007
Solar industry advocates' best practices guide for states, and a state by state analysis of solar regulations
Developing State Photovoltaic Markets
Four step approach from Center for American Progress
A Clean Electric Energy Strategy for Arizona
A strategy for increasing Arizona's reliance on renewable energy
Solar America Board for Codes and Standards
Technical site on solar energy codes, standards, and regulations
American Solar Energy Society
Solar energy and energy efficiency advocates
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Comprehensive source of state, federal, and utility incentives
Solarbuzz: World Solar Energy News Headlines
Economic solar news from around the world
Home Power Magazine
Extensive renewable energy information
Solar Energy International
Online courses and hands-on workshops for renewable energy building techniques
Renewable Energy World Online
News and extensive renewable energy information
Solar Electric Power Association
Facilitates utility use and integration of solar electric power
Department of Energy’s Solar America Cities Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and designed to help American cities improve and create solar programs
Rocky Mountain Institute
Non-profit focused on efficiency and renewable energy policy
Union of Concerned Scientists
News, advocacy, and information from concerned scientists
Prometheus Institute
Advocates for socially beneficial sustainable technologies
Renewable Energy Marketers Association
Information and advocacy for buying and selling renewable energy credits
Clean Energy State Program Guide
An April 2008 report that provides a blueprint of actions that states can pursue to effectively mainstream solar electricity
Davis-Monthan Alternative Energy Task Force report to Tucson Mayor and Council
A May 2008 report on meetings that took place over 16 months to identify the best source of alternative energy for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Department of Energy Solar Energy Industry Forecast: Perspectives on US Solar Market Trajectory
A May 2008 report on the United States Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Program
Research
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Federally funded cutting edge research lab in Colorado
Western Governor’s Association Solar Task Force Report, January 2006
Commissioned by the WGA's Clean and Diversified Energy Committee, focusing on central station and distributed solar energy
Solar Photovoltaic Financing
May 2008
A report on the deployment of solar on public property by state and local governments by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Arizona Resources
Arizona Department of Commerce
Solar Energy Advisory Council for the State of Arizona
Arizona Solar Electric Roadmap Study
Commissioned by the Arizona Department of Commerce to accelerate the deployment of solar technologies and guide Arizona into a leadership role in solar energy research and manufacturing
Arizona Solar Center
Non-profit group promoting solar energy in Arizona
Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association
Arizona solar energy advocacy group
Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy (AzRISE)
Promotes and develops solar technology in Arizona
City of Tucson’s Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development
Learn how individuals, communities, businesses and governments can become more sustainable
Local Utilities
Arizona Renewable Energy Assessment
Commissioned by Arizona utilities APS, TEP, and SRP to assess the prospects for significant renewable energy development in Arizona
Tucson Electric Power
Utility serving much of Tucson
Arizona Public Service
Utility serving much of Arizona, including portions of Southern Arizona
Trico Electric Cooperative
Utility serving much of Northwest Tucson and Pima County
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative
Utility serving much of Cochise County
Salt River Project
Utility serving much of Central Arizona
Grant Information
U.S. Department of Energy – Solar America Initiative
Current federal solar energy grants available
National Science Foundation
Major federal funding for scientific research
USDA Renewable Energy For America Program
"Section 9007" grant funds to rural small businesses and ag producers to purchase and install renewable energy systems