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December 2016 Solar is on the rise here in Mendocino County, as evidenced in these recent news stories. Mendocino Historic Review Board Approves Residential Solar in Mendocino Village; First residential solar project installed Are You Ready to Power Your Car With Sunlight? Local resid

December 2016 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Winter has arrived, and–hooray!–it actually feels like a real winter. Despite the chill, we’re feeling grateful that the weather seems to fit the season: a little sun, just enough cold, and plenty of rain. This summer, Mendoc

“Solar advocates and analysts across the country are desperately reading  tea leaves to figure out what the president-elect will do with solar”  –Frank Andorka, PV Magazine November 21, 2016 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Wow, just wow. No matter who you voted for in th

“We’re going to win this! I am extremely optimistic.” –Al Gore Nobel Laureate and former United States Vice President Al Gore recently gave a TED talk in which he shares his optimism about humanity’s ability to stop climate change. Gore begins by laying o

This e-newsletter was launched in July 2013. In the past 3 years we’ve covered a lot of ground, highlighting the many benefits and successes of solar energy in California, around the nation, and across the globe. With this issue, we take to the sky to celebrate the making of his

“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.” –Paul Valery (1871-1945) Dear Friends & Neighbors, There’s something about running on solar power that really is the stuff of dreams. Every morning the Sun rises, generously sharing its brilliance

Now here’s some good news that deserves attention. PG&E recently announced that they will (finally!) close Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear power plant still in operation, when its operating license expires in 2025. The increasing availability of clean energy s

Going solar is not just good for consumers and businesses seeking to increase their energy independence and reduce their climate footprint. Going solar is also good for society and for our environment. Environment America Research Policy Center completed a comprehensive report analyzi

In early June 2016 we had the pleasure of helping Mendocino Solar Service customers make history, by designing and installing the first-ever residential solar system in the historic Mendocino village. Mendocino’s first solar home (pictured here) has an on-grid, roof-mounted sola

Are you ready to do some solar “homework” that can help make solar work for your home or business? Check out these links to online resources. Mendocino Solar Service Consultation Request makes it easy for you to contact us today for your free solar evaluation. California C