Solar Energy

On roofs around the city, solar energy raises its profile

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 21, 2012 - Driving past Civil Life Brewing Co. on a sunny afternoon, the flash of reflected…

This array of solar panels on top of a building helps power the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.

Health, Science & Environment

Mo. solar energy companies call to extend federal renewable energy tax grant

Missouri solar energy companies are calling for Congress to extend a federal tax grant for renewable energy.The 1603 Treasury Program lets solar, wind,…

Health, Science & Environment

St. Louis finds a cool use for solar panels

Robert Joiner

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 8, 2011 - Those solar panels that are beginning to appear on the roofs of homes and offices in…

Among the projects available for loans through GreenHELP is installing solar energy panels.

Government, Politics & Issues

Cole Co. judge sets aside own ruling banning solar rebates in Mo.

Marshall Griffin

A Cole County judge has set aside his earlier ruling that declared solar rebates in Missouri to be unconstitutional.The rebates were part of a renewable…

The moon sitting atop the Moonrise Hotel on the Delmar Loop in St. Louis will soon be illuminated by solar power.

Arts

Moonrise Hotel's lunar sign to run on solar source

Solar panels will soon help brighten the night a little in the Delmar Loop in St. Louis.The Moonrise Hotel announced today that they'll be installing…

Health, Science & Environment

Monetary gains make solar power a more practical choice

Jo Seltzer

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 24, 2011 - Financial incentives from the federal government and local power companies make 2011…