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Well, we always love to hear about a little friendly competition among the states in the race for the solar energy crown. As long time number one, New Jersey is no newcomer to the solar game. But, New Jersey, you better bring your game face to the arena because New York is FINALLY stepping up to the plate.

Pete Hanlon of the Huffington Post tells us, “A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly this past March is intended to give the state’s solar industry the big leg up it so badly needs. The New York Solar Industry and Jobs Act would establish a program to develop over 5,000 megawatts of solar power capacity in the New York State by the year 2025 — a goal identical to that of New Jersey.”

So how can New York come from out of nowhere and build up enough steam to take over the number one solar state’s spot? Well, the plan is to put into place something called “solar renewable energy certificates” in the state of New York. Essentially what this means is that any entity that creates solar energy (consumer and businesses are all included) would be given a certificate that validates a certain level of worth–somewhat like a dollar represents a specific worth within the economy.

Those who garner the solar renewable energy certificates will be able to use them to sell to utilities companies that offer energy. It’s no surprise that this will create incentive for many people and businesses to get on the solar train that’s leaving the station at silver bullet speed.

We wish New York all the best in the friendly competition toward the solar crown. Here in the Southwest Arizona and Nevada continue to vie for California’s number one spot, so we hope to be the New York of the West Coast!

What we love most about this is that people are actually fighting for something great. Going for the gold in this case actually means going for some sun drops!

A new solar installation (solar panels in Tempe) will power a water park for children at the Tempe Beach Park AND help to generate the energy required to keep the lights on at the field where the Tempe little ball players of Little League have ball games.

We love that solar power is making a difference right here in town — and we like it even more that it’s making a difference for the children in our local community.

So this is a great step forward for solar energy in Tempe and will hopefully engender a renewed interest in solar power in Mesa too.

Here’s the thing: when cities and government run programs invest in solar energy and other renewable resources, it invigorates homeowners and consumers to do the same. And this will “power” the movement of solar energy in Phoenix — one of the best places on the planet to harness solar energy!

According to the Arizona Republic, “Energy costs for a municipality, especially in today’s economy where most cities are struggling financially, are steep. Tempe officials said the project was a benefit because it would educate residents about alternative energy and save the city $1,643 annually on energy bills.”

Our thoughts exactly! So when you’re ready to climb aboard the solar energy bandwagon here in Arizona, call Adair Solar Company in Mesa at (480) 827-1162 for a free solar system consultation. We offer everything from radiant barrier insulation to solar water heaters in Mesa and beyond. We now also offer preventative a/c maintenance! All of this in a package deal with solar rebates and tax credits will save you a fortune on utilities bills!

We’re excited for the uprising in interest in solar energy in Arizona!

This doesn't have to happen here.

According to a recent article from Clean Technica, due to the disastrous nuclear leak in the Fukushima prefecture, solar energy might not be something to consider for greening up, it might be the island nation’s only shot at generating enough energy to keep up with demand.

Clean Technica reports that Naoto Kan, Japan’s Prime Minister, has essentially decided that any expansion on any plans for nuclear energy growth will cease immediately. So what does this tell us about the future of solar energy on an international scale? Given that the United States also has many nuclear energy plants, a similar outcome could result in any number of US locations if a natural disaster should strike.

So it’s time to stop looking at solar energy in Phoenix — and indeed anywhere else in this country — as a “fun” or “liberal” alternative that makes some minor difference. It’s not just about the economy or an energy crisis anymore — it’s about avoiding extremely dangerous situations. Many — if not most — of the nuclear plants in the United States are not up to date, and would need a great deal of upgrading to meet the kinds of safety standards required to avoid a crisis like the one that occurred in Japan.

So, if you want to support safety in addition to sustainability and help your own monthly budget too, outfitting your home with a total solar system in Phoenix is the right thing to do.

Call Adair Solar Company in Mesa to set up your free in-home solar consultation. You can reach us at (480) 827-1162. We look forward to hearing from you!

So you hate the heat that penetrates your home–it seems to be coming from the attic or crawl space at the top of your home, so the heat gravitates toward your ceiling, keeping your electricity bill higher, even though you may have installed solar eqipment in Arizona you thought you would have benefited greatly from.

So here’s the truth: You HAVE been experiencing great financial relief because of a solar water heater in Phoenix, but you must also make this benefit last and save you much, much more money… and the way you can do that is by insulating your home properly with radiant barrier insulation in Phoenix.

So how do I do that?, you say to yourself. The answer is to buy the full package from Adair Solar Company in Phoenix, AZ. Why? Because we offer assistance with making the process easy for you–when we consult you in your home, we tell you which kinds of solar tax credits and rebates you are eligible for, and in most cases, home owners in Phoenix and the surrounding areas qualify for a multitude of these rebates and credits.

So why not find out now if you qualify? All you have to do is dial (480) 827-1162 to find out. An experienced agent and an experienced solar technician in Phoenix will visit your home to acertain whoch options you have for a solar system in Phoenix … it’s that simple!

For several decades we’ve been debating and discussing how powerful solar energy can be. Here in the Valley of the Sun, specifically, the debate as to the worth of solar energy has been brutal at times, but more and more people from all across every aisle have started to agree that solar energy is a perfect fit for Arizona–a natural progression in the world of renewable energy in a place where the abundance of the sun is like no other.

But when you begin to hear about things like solar powered cars, planes, and now solar powered boats, one has to ask not just what the worth to consumers who are homeowners can gain from solar power, but what our entire planet stands to gain from it if we use it wisely… and widely.

Such is the case with solar powered boats. According to Peter Surowski, “Students from 40 Southern California high schools will be low-speed racing on the waters of Lake Skinner this weekend.

The ninth-annual Solar Cup competition is set to run from Saturday morning to Sunday.

The competition requires students to power their crafts using nothing but solar energy. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California sponsors the event.

Water district officials will be inspecting contestants’ boats to ensure maneuverability and safety during practice runs throughout the day Friday.

Teams from schools in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties are participating in this year’s event, according to water district officials.”

The fact that this is a mainstream event for universities across California tells us many things, not the least of which is that solar energy is on such a great rise that it’s engendering competitions among students–the next generation of engineers, scientists, ecologists, and thinkers from all walks of life.

It makes one question how anyone could be against a movement for renewable resources in Phoenix and beyond.

Tell us what you think of this new mode of the use of solar energy and what you think it might mean for “regular” use of solar systems in Phoenix. We’re pretty much fascinated by the idea and hope it brings more exposure to solar energy use in Phoenix and beyond.

Looks like Santa might be parking his reindeer between solar panels next year if he does his shopping at Toys ‘R’ Us in New Jersey. An exciting piece of news comes from the toy retailer today, announcing it will be building solar arrays for two New Jersey state locations–one on it Flanders, New Jersey distribution center, and another for its Secaucus retail location, one of the largest flagship locations in the nation.

We all know that New Jersey has been ahead of the solar game, and they’ve rightfully won the title as one of the leaders in solar energy and solar installations both residentially and commercially. So while it’s not surprising that this massive solar install is going into place, it’s also, well, kind of cute! Knowing that the company you buy your children’s toys from uses solar energy in such large measure to operate their business makes them as attractive to young “green” moms and dads as the new Guitar Hero is to their kids.

Regarding the larger of the two new solar installs in Flanders, according to Joan Verdon of North Jersey news, “The 5.38 megawatt system will generate 72 percent of the electricity needed to operate the 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center and will save the company an estimated $366,000 a year in utility costs in Flanders, with an estimated cumulative savings of $7 million over 20 years, the company said.”

Now THOSE are some figures any business owner would love to get for Christmas! We love this story. It’s like hearing your getting chocolate cake and then someone hands you a slice with ice cream on top! Solar energy + toys = very happy campers of all ages. We look forward to the day a Toys ‘R’ Us location in Phoenix goes solar. After all, we’re still in the solar race with New Jersey, so look out Garden State!

The future is bright!

People have been talking a pretty big game about solar energy in the US since the 1970s. While the support has been there since the conception of the industry, now more than ever people from both sides of the aisle and all walks of life are beginning to understand the overall and long term benefits of the completely clean method for powering homes and businesses while also dramatically diminishing our carbon footprint as a nation.

So what’s changed over the decades to make us believe more in solar energy in Arizona and beyond? Well, for one thing, the solar tax rebates and solar tax credits make it easier for American consumers to handle the cost, and in many cases, it can bring the cost down to zero, or the solar equipment and installs pay themselves off within mere weeks or months for many home owners.

What else? Solar and wind energy options were once thought of as the choice for “hippies” and those who were “against the establishment.” Now we know that this is an absurd assumption, and that solar and other sources of renewable energy serve the greater good for the entire nation, and create options for lowering the cost of living wherever it is available.

As we enter the second decade of the 21st Century, we can clearly see that with solar tax rebates and credits, and with solar equipment installations becoming popular from coast to coast, solar has a definite future. We can lower our need for oil and coal, and both solar and wind energy can help us bridge the gap between nonrenewable resources and natural gas.

We love this upward trend in solar system installations in Phoenix and beyond–not just for the sake of our business, but for the sake of the future of energy and how it is used intelligently to create powerful positive results in the US and beyond.

If you’re ready for your solar water heater or other solar equipment installation in Mesa, Scottsdale, or Phoenix, give Adair Solar Company in Mesa a call for a free in-home consultation. (480) 827-1162

Wow, we’re very proud of these young students at Rice University for creating a very innovative new way to power autoclaves using the energy from the sun.

In case you aren’t aware of what an autoclave is, it is a machine used to sterilize medical equipment used in surgeries and other procedures.

While this incredible innovation isn’t too likely to be used in major, lucrative hospitals, here’s the amazing thing it will do: it will provide a cheap, easy, and surefire method for doctors and surgeons to properly clean their instruments in countries abroad that don’t have electricity and where resources are so scarce it’s difficult to keep instruments clean using the typical methods.

So what does this mean? It means that the health care professionals using every effort to bring quality medical care to those in poverty stricken areas to do so in a safe way using solar energy.

And that’s what we call ingenuity that creates miracles using common sense solutions–and to boot, it stimulates awareness of solar energy and its vast multitude of uses.

We hope that these profoundly innovative young students will one day enter the field of solar energy in Arizona! Well, anywhere really, so long as it’s for the greater good of all kinds of communities. Heaven knows they’ll sure have the recommendation letters they need!

Here’s to solar companies in Mesa, AZ and beyond reaching out and creating fantastic solutions to problems like those that face the less fortunate. One reason Adair Solar Company in Mesa offers amazing solar tax credits and rebates is to make it possible for those of us who aren’t among the super wealthy to be able to afford solar systems in Arizona to save money and reduce our carbon footprint without spending through the nose for it!

If you’re interested in a free in-home consultation for a solar system in Arizona, give us a call at (480) 827-1162– we’re now offering amazing solar package deals for summer!