Residential

The Week in Green: June 25-July 1

A roundup of green building news including a new solar leasing program and the DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge.

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Report: Size of U.S. Solar Home PV Systems Growing
The U.S. Solar Market Trends study details the phenomenal growth witnessed by the solar industry last year. (getsolar.com)

DOE Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge
The aim of the Challenge is to catalyze private sector investment in commercial building upgrades and make America’s commercial buildings 20% more efficient over the next decade. (Energy.gov)

Suntech Set to Launch U.S. Residential Solar Lease
The move will likely increase the availability of solar leases to qualifying homeowners in select states. (getsolar.com)

Survey: One in Four Americans Would Consider Solar Power for Their Homes
A majority of those surveyed said they would install solar panels if they received government assistance or if it increased the value of their home. (Coolerplanet.com)

White House Solar Panels Still Under Wraps
Due to several snags, the promised PV system has not yet hit the light of day. (AP)



About the Author

Jennifer Goodman

Jennifer Goodman is a former editor for BUILDER. She lives in the walkable urban neighborhood of Silver Spring, Md.

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