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Mercury Solar Systems Expands Footprint in the Northeast with Acquisition of K-Star Solar
Mercury Solar Systems, Inc., one of the leading solar integrators in the Northeast, today announced that it has acquired K-Star Solar, Long Island's leading residential solar installer. The acquisition strengthens Mercury's presence in the Northeast and its solar business in Long Island, NY. Financial terms were not disclosed.
"Long Island is an important market for us with Long Island Power Authority ranked as one of the top ten solar utilities in the country," said Jared Haines, President, Mercury Solar Systems. "With K-Star we have an instant footprint in this market and we believe together we can offer commercial and residential customers cutting edge, highly efficient solar solutions at affordable prices. The federal and state incentives for solar systems have also never been better, but customers need a company with local knowledge to help them leverage the benefits of solar."
Upon closing, K-Star Solar will be re-branded Mercury Solar Systems and Kevin P. Harvey, K-Star's current President, will
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Our greatest natural energy resource is the sun
Let us harness the sun -- free, limitless, available without cost of renewal or maintenance. The San Joaquin Valley is the perfect place for this source of energy.
Currently we use natural gas, hydroelectric, nuclear and, minimally, some other sources of energy. These have unique drawbacks that solar power does not have.
With our ample year-round sunshine, we can have solar panels to bring heat to our homes and commercial buildings and sun porches built to trap the warm sunlight and distribute it to the rest of the house.
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Green America Recognizes the House Passage of ACES as a First Step, Seeks Strengthened Bill in the Senate
Green America recognizes the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) as an important step forward towards the comprehensive approach needed to reduce climate emissions and increase clean energy usage in the United States.
As the Senate takes up its version of this legislation, Green America, on behalf of its 120,000 individual and 5,000 business members, calls on Senators to build on the work of the House and strengthen the legislation to create accelerated reductions in carbon emissions, a faster phase out of dirty coal plants, and greater funding of clean energy sources.
The ACES bill, the first climate change bill to reach the Congress, makes legislative history. While US action on climate change is decades late and more action is needed, the bill's passage is an important first step. Key elements of the bill include:
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Research and Markets: China Clean Energy Industry Report, 2008-2009
Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7ed553/china_clean_energy ) has announced the addition of the " China Clean Energy Industry Report, 2008-2009 " report to their offering.
Owing to various factors, the scale of the global clean energy market expanded rapidly in 2008. According to the statistics of CLEAN EDGE, the global clean energy market scale amounted to US$ 115.9 billion in 2008, up 50% year on year.
Global clean energy market mainly focuses on three fields - wind power, nuclear power and solar energy. The followings are the future development prospect of clean energy in China.
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Better choices
Sustainable hydro, wood, solar thermal, wind and geothermal were the major sources of energy that resonated with me on Feb. 22.
Burning wood is certainly out of the question in the San Joaquin Valley air basin. Nuclear energy on Feb. 22 was certainly the target of the six or so extremists in the audience and Dr. Patrick Moore dealt with the street theater with the same disdain and dignity as the vast majority in the audience.
However, as an audience member, hydro, solar thermal and geothermal sustainable energies left a positive impression as San Joaquin Valley energy opportunities.
I think it's a very bad idea to put a nuclear power plant in Fresno. The serious problems far outweigh the benefits.
I built a 2,600-square-foot home with a solar energy system last year. The system cost me $19,000 (after a $9,000 rebate).
My electric bills are half those of my next-door neighbor, whose house is smaller than mine (2,200 square feet). This neighbor works for the utility so he gets a discount.
This is the Valley! Solar is undoubtedly the way to go. Of course, the big energy companies don't like solar because they can't charge us for it.
Solar is a win-win-win situation: We reduce fossil fuel dependence, improve the environment and save money. Nuclear energy plants have the potential to have nuclear accidents. Why should we put ourselves in harm's way, when we have other options?
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