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Tesla Flips Switch on Gigafactory to Accelerate World's Transition to Renewable Energy
Elon Musk's Master Plan to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy is becoming reality. Tesla and Panasonic have officially kicked off the mass production of lithium-ion battery cells at the massive Gigafactory outside Sparks, Nevada.
30 kW Olive and Wallace Solar Project Completed
Focused on sustainability and motivated by the prospect of lowering the operating costs of their commercial investment property, the owners installed high-efficiency mechanical systems, new insulation, a high R-value SIPS panel roof, and this 30 kW solar array to offset the electrical load of the building.
Solar Likely to Become Lowest-Cost Power Source
According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, solar is now the lowest-cost source of electricity in many parts of the world. Over the next decade, however, solar energy is likely to become the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.Costs up and down the solar supply chain have dropped over the last few years, resulting in a 62 percent decline in solar prices since 2009. These cost reductions help cut risk premiums on bank loans and vaulted manufacturing capacity to record levels. By 2025, solar may be cheaper than using coal on average globally.
Solar Cuts Costs for Bozeman Affordable Housing Project
This fall, the first residents will move in to the brand new 136-unit Larkspur Commons affordable housing development in Bozeman. They may not know it yet, but two types of solar energy systems will reduce utility costs at their new home....
New 10.5 kW Residential Project Completed!
The Swanson family recently built a new home in the Gallatin Valley, and originally consulted with their architect and builder to ensure that their home design included good south facing roof aspects to host a solar array. Three years after the...
Creating Montana Jobs While Preserving our Outdoor Heritage
A few thoughts on renewable energy jobs in Montana and protecting our outdoor heritage, from Onsite Energy's owner/partner Orion Thornton.READ MORE
Governor Bullock Touring a Commercial Solar Installation
Montana governor Steve Bullock was in Bozeman today touring a commercial solar installation. We were honored to participate in his round table discussion on the state of our industry afterwards! SEE MORE
New Solar Lab to Boost Missoula College Energy Tech Program
Rainy weather during Missoula's #EarthDay celebration couldn't get in the way of the bright future for the Montana University System's new Mobile Solar Training Lab and vocational students across the state. Missoula College University of Montana.READ MORE
ABC Fox Coverage of Bozeman Solar Project.
Northwestern Energy teams with Onsite Energy to bring solar power to Bozeman.TAKE A LOOK!
$1M Solar Project Set for Bozeman - KVTQ
NorthWestern Energy says Bozeman's Onsite Energy will oversee installation and be the key contractor for a community solar systemSEE MORE
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