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Here are some of our favorite solar links. More coming all the time.

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. New York State incentives are here
New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) is the leading NY State body for all things on energy efficiency and renewable energy. They are a key ally in going green in the Empire State!

National Renewable Energy Laboratory is the federal government's solar laboratory. Solar models, charts and objective information is here in droves!
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners is an independent volunteer organization that is the closest thing to a national certifying body for solar installers. They set the gold standard for solar contractors.
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. CVM Electric is a huge supporter of energy efficiency. Here's the federal government office that oversees energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.

Solar Energy International is one of the best solar electric and solar thermal training organizations in the United States.
Boots on the Roof is also a hands-on outstanding training organization located in San Jose, CA. They have a fantastic five-day "Solar Boot Camp" for emerging solar professionals. It was the best five days of my professional solar life; Hal Aronson and "Solar Mike" are two great teachers.
Sun Pirate offers a great on-line training course for solar electric and solar thermal. Very comprehensive and very cost effective. I loved the course and use the Jim Dunlap text book all the time. He is definitely a solar guru.

Solar Pro and Home Power are two great reads for those who want to truly understand how solar technologies work in the real work. We read them religiously.
Photon is a serious, dense, rich publication for hardcore solar professionals.

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