Community Outreach
Solar for Cape Cod Affordable Housing: MGE + Habitat for Humanity
Making Affordable Solar a Reality through a Community Partnership Cape Cod’s high housing cost makes it hard for local residents to stay in the community. And New England’s high electricity costs further burden Cape residents. Solar seems like a wonderful solution for Cape Cod affordable housing, but can it be done from a financial standpoint?…
Read MoreOne Small Step Forward: Clean Energy Legislation Update
“We need to do a better job standing up to the utilities and the fossil fuel industry,” – Sen. Jamie Eldridge of Acton On July 31st, 2018, the Massachusetts State legislature passed a new clean energy bill. The legislation is a small step in the right direction, but left plenty of room for improvement.…
Read MoreHow to Support Solar in Massachusetts
With the growing popularity of solar energy, the oil & gas industries are struggling to compete, and the government is navigating how best to regulate a fair market. The shift towards solar, while clearly good for the environment, poses new challenges to legislators. Many of our customers want to help the solar industry even after…
Read MoreHow the Tariffs Will Affect the Solar Industry
Wondering how the Trump Administration’s 30% tariff on imported solar panels will affect the solar industry? The good news is that it has much less of an impact than originally anticipated. My Generation Energy’s President, Andrew Wade, recently authored the following explanation, originally posted on Cape & Plymouth Business’s site. What are tariffs, and how will…
Read MoreSharp Shinned Hawk on My Generation Energy Solar Panels
This Sharp Shinned Hawk sure does know how to spot a good looking solar panel! My Generation Energy customer, Phil B. from Brockton, MA was able to capture several incredible shots of this hawk catching some rays on his solar array. Thanks for sharing Phil!
Read MoreSolar in Brewster
There is no doubt that Spring has arrived in Brewster. These two swallows are enjoying the view at the Brewster Community Solar Garden!
Read MoreSouth Coast of Massachusetts Celebrates Solar Energy
My Generation Energy was thrilled with the response at the “Explore Home Solar” exposition on February 5th at the Music Hall in Marion Massachusetts. Attended by over one hundred residents from Rochester, Mattapoisett, Wareham, Fairhaven, Dartmouth, and of course Marion, it was an exciting event. With a keynote address that sounded more like a solar pep-talk,…
Read MoreSolar Safety and Fire Prevention
Luke Hinkle of My Generation Energy to speak at the National Fire Protection Association conference. Recently, My Generation Energy provided training and informational sessions at firehouses in Cape Cod Massachusetts towns such as Brewster, Falmouth, and Sandwich and at Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard. These sessions focused on special considerations for safety in the…
Read MorePlymouth Solar Options; 7pm Wednesday the 18th of September 2013 at the Plymouth Public Library
Plymouth Public Library is the third stop on your Solar Options Tour 2013! Join us on Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00 pm for this engaging and educational event. It’s free and open to the public. Engage with locals that have already gone solar and others that are thinking about it. Educate yourself about the common…
Read MoreHuge Hyannis Solar Arrays Approach One Year in Operation
Hyannis is home to many laudible attractions, including the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, Cape Cod Melody Tent, world class water front dining, beaches, and Cape Cod Potato Chips – to name a few. These Hyannis staples have entertained or served tourists and locals alike for many years and will likely remain a part of…
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