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Caspar Community Center is an historic schoolhouse in the quiet coastal village of Caspar. With a charming look, rich history and central location, the old schoolhouse has been transformed into a beloved community gathering spot and a popular venue for weddings, family gatherings, and

Mendocino County residents interested in ‘going solar’ are invited to attend a Solar Open House Party to learn more about residential use of solar energy. There will be two Solar Open Houses to choose from this October. At a Mendocino Solar Service Open House Party you can

The Mendocino Solar Service team was pleasantly surprised to learn that our first-ever entry in the Paul Bunyan Days Parade won First Place in the Small Float division. Thank you to the parade judges for the thumbs up for our “car-cake.” And congratulations to the voluntee

Twenty years ago, when Mendocino Solar Service opened our doors, the world of solar energy was a whole lot different. Prices were higher, options were fewer, and solar powered homes were almost entirely off-grid. Yes indeed, as Dylan sings: ‘the times they are a changing.’

California has been a national leader in expanding solar energy usage. So it was good news–but not much of a surprise–when once again this month solar advocates scored a victory with the passage of Assembly Bill 2188. Once signed by the Govenor, AB 2188 will streamline per

This years marks 60 years since the public unveiling of the modern solar cell. In honor of this landmark ‘Diamond Jubilee,’ for the rest of the year, each month in our e-news we are recapping some of the highlights of solar cell history. On March 17, 1958 the first solar-powered satel

Fort Bragg’s Paul Bunyan Days Celebration is an annual tradition that brings out locals and visitors alike to celebrate. The Mendocino Solar Service team has been busy crafting a float, of sorts, to join in the Paul Bunyan Days parade on Monday, September 1, 2014. The parade sta

Toot those horns and say a toast, because Mendocino Solar Service is now 20 years old. Established June 1994, Mendocino Solar Service has installed more than 275 solar energy systems in homes along the coast and around inland Mendocino County. Much has changed for the better in solar

The modern solar cell celebrated its 60th birthday this year. In honor of this landmark ‘Diamond Jubilee,’ for the rest of the year, each month in our e-news we will recap some of the highlights of solar cell history. April 25, 1954: Bell Laboratories introduced the modern

There are plenty of factoids to demonstrate how far solar has come in the past 20 years. Here’s a recent news flash that caught our attention: According to a recent email from CREDO Action: “[In June 2014] California shattered the state record for solar power production wh