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Forward and Backward: Solar Power Struggles to Expand in Montana
Since 2008, the cost of solar panels has dropped by two-thirds, and the number of solar systems in Montana has tripled to more than 1,000.READ MORE
In the solar spotlight
The 6,500-square-foot former elementary school, Emerson Cultural Center, which sits at the corner of West Babcock Street and South Grand Avenue, was recently fitted with 110 solar panels, which cover the entire south-facing roof over the building’s Crawford Theater.READ MORE
Evening Edition with Montana Public Radio
Onsite Energy owner, Conor Darby, was on last night's 'Evening Edition' with MTPR....describing some of the barriers to renewable energy implementation in Montana. Relevant portion begins at about the 10 minute markLISTEN HERE
Heart of the Valley going solar
A few years ago, Kathryn Hohmann opened a January energy bill totaling almost $10,000.Meanwhile, in another room at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, it was so cold that water had frozen in some of the dogs’ bowls.While the bill was...
Running on Sun
When Orion Thornton started looking for a home to buy in Bozeman, one of the first things he noticed about the house he now lives in was its roof. “I literally looked at this place, it was one of the first places,...
Confessions of a Solar Junkie
There are moments in life that demand an awareness of our own absurdity. I had one just the other day. As I often do when returning from work, where my days are filled thinking and talking about solar energy, I came...
Purchasing a PV-Powered Home
More and more, it is common for houses on the market to include grid-tied PV systems. Depending on the design and condition of the PV system, it may or may not be a selling point. Here’s how to evaluate an existing...
15 South Tracy Building
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Completed in April of 2015, this 32.4 kW solar electric system is the installed on a historic building -located on the corner of Main Street and Tracy Ave- which is home to various small business offices and retail spaces.See Details
Historic Downtown Bozeman
Ball Residence
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Bozeman residents Jeff and Kathy Ball offset more than 100% of their annual energy load with a 5kW solar installation.See Details
Maximizing upper-roof space to avoid shading
Butte Justice Center
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Installed in December of 2015 this 27.36 kW solar array is integrated to the roof at the newly-constructed Butte Justice Center.See Details
Solar power in Butte, MT!
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