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NAMASTE'S NEWS:
June 20, 2008
Article - denvergov.org
“Denver Selected as a Solar America City”
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman today announced that it will make available up to $2.4 million to 12 cities across the country selected as Solar America Cities, including Denver, Seattle, and Philadelphia.
June 17, 2008
Article - Denver Post
“Xcel Residential Bills to Jump 38 Percent”
Xcel Energy has filed a proposal whereby residential customers would see a 38 percent increase in their electricity bills due to rising natural gas and coal prices.
June 14, 2008
Article - Rocky Mountain News
“State's Solar Industry Heats Up”
Colorado's solar industry is growing rapidly to keep pace with rising demand. The article features quotes by Namaste Solar's President, Blake Jones.
May 5, 2008
Interview - The Denver Channel/7News
“Governor’s Residence Goes Green”
Governor Bill Ritter has made a few upgrades to the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion. Last summer, two solar PV systems were installed, one on the Carriage House, the other on the Pump House. The Carriage House has a 7.4-kilowatt system that was installed by Namaste Solar Electric of Boulder. The 2.4-kilowatt system at the Pump House was installed by Bella Energy (formerly Sun Electric Systems) of Louisville. Together, the 9.8-kilowatt solar array produces 11,200 kilowatt-hours per year.
May 2, 2008
Article – AIArchitect, Volume 15
“Namaste Solar Shines on Local Nonprofits”
Denver-area solar panel installer Namaste Solar is donating solar panels to local nonprofits. Two different grant types will give 1 percent of its projected 2008 revenue to these groups. The grants are designed to work with state and federal alternative energy rebates and credits.
April 14, 2008
Radio Interview – Rocky Mountain Community Radio
“Solar in Colorado”
Colorado became the first in the nation to pass a voter driven statewide renewable energy requirement in 2004 – and the legislature has since doubled its requirement. Bente Birkeland examines the state’s solar energy industry.
April 1, 2008
Article – Denver Post
“Solar Finance Plan Heats Up”
House Bill 1350 would give permission to the state and county and city governments to set up financing programs for homeowners wanting to install solar panels. Homeowners could get a low- or no-interest loan through the programs to cover the costs of putting solar panels on their homes.
March 28, 2008
Article - Boulder County Business Report
“Proposed Law Would Cap Fees for Solar Permits”
Colorado Senate Bill 117 aims to cap permit fees associated with installing solar PV electric systems as some permit
offices throughout Colorado are charging unreasonably high rates. Namaste Solar Electric has been
actively supporting this bill by testifying in the Senate and House committee meetings and working
with bill sponsor, Senator Mitchell, and his staff.
March 24, 2008
Article - Daily Camera
“Pedestrian Shops goes solar”
Pedestrian Shops may have become the world's first solar-powered shoe store this week when its 10.32-kilowatt photovoltaic
array went into service. Namaste Solar Electric installed the solar panels and supporting equipment on the flat roof of the new
1155 Canyon Building. The system is owned and operated by the Pedestrian Shops as Pedestrian Energy, and will provide clean
electricity, preventing 28,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions a year from entering the Earth's atmosphere. For more
information, see the blog on their website:
http://www.comfortableshoes.com/
March 17, 2008
Article - 9news.com
“Xcel wants to raise rates this spring”
Xcel Energy has asked the Colorado Public Utilities Commission if it could raise electricity bills by 15 percent
through the end of June because natural gas prices have nearly quadrupled in the last six months.
January 30, 2008
Article - Boulder County Business Report Online
“Namaste starts solar grant program”
Arguably the first solar PV installation company in the U.S. to offer a formal solar grant program to nonprofits, Namaste Solar Electric makes
solar energy affordable for nonprofit organizations in the Denver/Boulder area. As part of its comprehensive corporate
responsibility program, Namaste Solar donates 1% of revenue annually in solar PV installations.
January 25, 2008
Article - Denver Business Journal
"3-year-old Namaste shines in a world of solar power"
Business is booming at Namaste Solar Electric due to mandates that Colorado get more of its electricity from renewable resources, as well as rising consumer awareness that solar energy can be generated and used at home and at work.
January 19, 2008
Article – Rocky Mountain News
"WINTER: Sun Shines on a Green Home"
Mary Winter’s column highlights the solar PV system installed on the Englewood home of Namaste Solar customers, Ben and Aviva Saitz.
January 14, 2008
Article – Daily Camera Business Plus
"Here Comes the Sun: Boulder Renewable Energy Firms Seeing Big Pay-offs"
Xcel’s solar rebate, created by Amendment 37, has been a boon for Boulder-area solar companies, who say business has never been better in the renewable energy field. “Once 37 went into effect, it was like the Big Bang” says Blake Jones, president of Namaste Solar Electric.
December 5, 2007
Article – Denver Post
"Xcel Rebate Spurs Homeowners"
Enthusiasm for solar electricity in Colorado continues to grow as Xcel Energy has paid out over 1,000 rebate checks to
homeowners for installing solar PV systems, thereby covering more than half of the upfront cost. This article features
quotes by Namaste Solar’s President, Blake Jones, and two of Namaste Solar’s customers, Randy Moore and Jim Mason.
November 28, 2007
Article – BGBG Boulder Green Building Journal
"Investing in Solar"
A residential solar PV system is an investment worth considering from a purely financial perspective.
Written by Namaste Solar Co-Owners, Stephen Irvin and Blake Jones, for the Fall 2007 issue of the
BGBG's Boulder Green Building Journal.
November 27, 2007
Article – Solarbuzz.com
"Sharp and Namaste Solar Bring Solar to Colorado Neighborhood"
Sharp and Namaste Solar help cohousing neighborhood in Colorado use clean solar power to meet more than 50 percent of its electrical needs.
November 26, 2007
Article – Denver Business Journal
"Xcel solar power plan catching on"
Xcel Energy connected its 1,000th solar rebate recipient to the grid during a celebratory event on Monday.
The Saitz family, who are Namaste Solar customers, received a check for $22,680 from Xcel Energy for the installation
of their 5.04 kW solar PV system. Xcel's "Solar*Rewards" program, which gives customers rebates to help cover the cost
of buying and installing solar panels on their homes and small businesses to generate electricity, has grown rapidly in
the last 18 months.
November 26, 2007
Article – Memphis Business Journal
"Colorado community gets Sharp solar panels"
Sharp's Solar Energy Solutions Group is collaborating with Colorado-based Namaste Solar Electric to bring solar power to the
Nyland neighborhood in Lafayette, Colorado. Namaste Solar will install 23 Sharp OnEnergy solar systems in 22
homes and a wood shop in the neighborhood by the end of 2007.
November 5, 2007
Article - Denver Business Journal
"Ritter Unveils Climate Plan"
Governor Ritter announces an exciting new plan to reduce Colorado’s greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2020 and by 80 percent by 2050.
Strategies would include energy efficiency, renewable energy, higher emissions standards for vehicles and power plants.
October 26, 2007
Article - Daily Camera
"Tax Credits, state mandates fuel interest in solar power"
This article describes how solar PV continues to gain momentum in Colorado and features quotes from Namaste Solar Co-Owner, Stephen Kane,
as well as two of Namaste Solar’s residential customers, Dan Glick and Jim Mason. The article also references the
Nyland Co-Housing Community, where Namaste Solar is installing over 28 solar PV systems totaling more than 90 kW.
October 19, 2007
Article - Alternative Energy Retailer E-News
"Colorado Hospital Expands Capacity"
Boulder Community Foothills Hospital in Boulder, Colo., is adding a 37 kW SunPower solar system on a roof awning of
its main facility. This is the hospital’s second solar installation - it recently completed the
addition of a 28 kW system on the roof of its Tebo Family Medical Pavilion.
October 18, 2007
Article - Colorado Daily Newspaper
"Solar Powered Medical Care"
On Thursday, Boulder Community Foothills Hospital began installation of a 37-kilowatt solar system on the
awning of its Foothills Hospital roof, located at the intersection of Foothills Parkway and
Arapahoe Avenue. The new system will accompany the 28-kilowatt system recently installed at the
Tebo Family Medical Pavilion. BCH is the first hospital in the state to use solar power.
October 18, 2007
Article - Earthtoys E-Zine
"First Solar Hospital in Colorado!"
Boulder Community Foothills Hospital, one of the country’s top ten green hospitals, became even greener today as
Namaste Solar Electric began installation of a 37 kilowatt solar system on a roof awning at the
Foothills Hospital in addition to the recently completed 28 kilowatt system on the roof of the
Tebo Family Medical Pavilion.
October 17, 2007
Article - Boulder County Business Report Daily E-Newsletter
"BCH first hospital in state to go solar"
Boulder Community Foothills Hospital and the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion on Arapahoe Road in Boulder will become
the first medical facilities in Colorado to use solar power, according to the hospital and the
installer of the system.
October 9, 2007
Article - The Denver Post Newspaper
"Solar Life Pays Off More Than Cash"
Ruth and Victor Barnard think the decision to install solar on their house was a good idea. And they're very tough
customers. Ruth is 79, and Vic is 84. Then again, they've always been visionaries. Vic, a retired
Air Force lieutenant colonel, and Ruth, a retired schoolteacher, were pioneers in one of Colorado's
first co-housing experiments, the Nyland development in Lafayette. Of the 42 houses at Nyland,
27 have gone solar.
September 21, 2007
Webcast - Brightcove.tv
elevision! interview of Namaste's Wes Kennedy
"When Will Solar be on Every Rooftop?""
Waylon Lewis of Elephant Magazine interviews Wes Kennedy of Namaste Solar Electric about solar photovoltaics. Topics discussed
include Namaste Solar's business model, the growth of the industry in the U.S. and overseas, how solar PV fits in
to an overall strategy for sustainability, and details on Colorado's Amendment 37.
September 14, 2007
Article - Rocky Mountain News
"Xcel seeks Colorado rate hike to offset higher fuel costs"
Electricity bills may increase about 11% for residential and small-business customers in Colorado beginning in
October under a proposal submitted by Xcel Energy. Owners of solar PV systems would therefore see
an increased return on their solar investment.
August 30, 2007
Article - Colorado Biz Magazine
"A Slice of the Sun: Namaste Solar Electric takes employee ownership to the limit"
This article in COBiz Magazine highlights some of Namaste Solar's most important values-based
attributes - such as 100% employee-ownership and a flat heirarchical structure.
August 30, 2007
Article - Colorado Daily
"Ray, A Drop of Golden Sun"
Namaste Solar Electric conducted a pollution-free project by installing four solar PV systems using bicycles as the
only means of transportation. Namaste Solar co-owners teamed up with Community Cycles' volunteers to make multiple trips
in order to transport solar panels, tools and other equipment to the project site.
Click
here
to see a photo printed by the Daily Camera.
August 18, 2007
Online Photo Gallery - Daily Camera
"Solar Yoga"
This online photo gallery contains pictures taken during one of Namaste Solar’s recent yoga sessions.
Every Tuesday morning, Namaste Solar team members and friends gather at our office to practice yoga together – let us know if you’d
like to join us!!
August 14, 2007
Article - Denver Business Journal
"State seeking to cut CO2, curb global warming"
The Ritter administration is working on a slate of recommendations for the governor on what Colorado can do to curb emissions of carbon dioxide and cut the state's contribution to global warming.
August 14, 2007
Press Release - Integrated Tech, Inc.
"Integrated Tech, Inc. Completes Successful Implementation of SageCRM for Namaste Solar Electric"
August 6, 2007
Web Article – RenewableEnergyAccess.com
"Progress in Washington: House Passes Solar Tax Credits & RPS"
Last Friday the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR969 and HR2776.
HR969 is designed to create a national renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for electricity production, while HR2776 will extend through 2012 the tax credit for the production of electricity from renewable resources.
With the Senate version of the legislation already complete (but lacking an RPS or solar tax credit provisions), passage in the House leads to a conference committee stage in the fall and possible final passage of a reconciled bill in late October or early November.
The Bush Administration, however, was reported last week to be threatening a veto of the Energy Bill.
July 25, 2007
Web Article – Denverpost.com
"Udall, DeGette sign on to push solar, wind"
Several Western lawmakers are leading an effort in the House to set a national requirement that utilities produce
20 percent of their electricity from wind, solar and other renewable energy sources by 2020.
Democratic Reps. Diana DeGette and Mark Udall of Colorado and Tom Udall of New Mexico are among a group of lawmakers pushing to add the renewable electricity standard to a House bill promoting clean energy.
July 1, 2007
Article – Colorado Daily
"Go With The Glow"
The Boulder Valley Credit Union goes solar with Namaste Solar Electric installing a 10.0kW solar PV system on the roof of their
branch office at Arapahoe and 55th in Boulder. The BVCU will also offer special, low interest rates to its members who purchase
residential solar PV systems and fuel-efficient cars.
July 1, 2007
Article – Denver Post
"Sunup for Solar"
This Denver Post article highlights McStain Neighborhoods' residential development in Bradburn Village where solar PV systems
will be installed by Namaste Solar as a standard feature for all 42 homes.
JUNE 28, 2007
Web Article – The Denver Business Journal
"Governor's mansion gets solar panels; Erie gets a gift"
Local news coverage: Governor Bill Ritter, a big supporter of renewable energy in Colorado, practices what he preaches by having
Namaste Solar Electric install a 7.4kW solar PV system on his residence using SunPower's high efficiency solar modules.
MAY 7, 2007
Web Article – MSNBC
"Want a Green Home?"
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical home produces more than three tons of carbon annually
to meet it’s energy needs, compared with about 1.5 tons for the typical car. MSNBC talks about the importance of green
building technologies, featuring Namaste Solar customer, Harvard Communities.
APRIL 22, 2007
Front Page Article – Denver Post
"Earthwhile Developments"
This front page article honoring Earth Day 2007 mentions the 25kW solar PV system installed by Namaste Solar on
the Creekside Senior Living Center, which is the largest residential PV system in Colorado. The
article highlights some of the ways in which momentum for green policies and practices continues to
grow across the state of Colorado.
APRIL 18, 2007
Article – Broomfield Enterprise
"McStain's bright idea: Solely solar neighborhood"
Solar homeowners in Bradburn Village, Westminster will see a 50 percent reduction in their utility bills. In
addition to the economic benefits to homeowners, each of the McStain solar-powered homes will
offset four tons of soot and smog pollution each year for 30 to 40 years. Each of the 42 systems
in Bradburn Village are being designed and installed by Namaste Solar Electric, Inc.
APRIL 13, 2007
Web Article – YourHub.com
"Green Senior housing opens in Lakewood"
Namaste Solar is proud to have installed the largest residential solar PV system in Colorado on the new Lakewood senior
housing development, “Residences at Creekside.” The Lakewood Housing Authority held a grand
opening celebration for the Residences at Creekside, located at 1700 Pierce St., on April 12, and
Namaste Solar employee-owners and the solar PV system are shown on photos 3 and 4.
APRIL 5, 2007
Web Article - YourHub.com
"Largest solar-powered neighborhood in Colorado!"
Namaste Solar is partnering with McStain Neighborhoods to build 42 homes in Bradburn Village, Westminster, making it
the largest solar neighborhood in Colorado. Each home will offset four tons of soot and smog
pollution annually for the next 30 to 40 years. There will be three two-story plans, ranging from
2,446 to 2,842 square feet. Prices will start in the upper $400s. Homes will be available for sale
in the spring of 2007.
APRIL 5, 2007
Article - Daily Camera
"Namaste, Dog City among Sparks winners"
Namaste Solar was one of five Boulder businesses to receive the 2007 Boulder Chamber Sparks Award. The Sparks
Award honors companies that have a special spark and that uniquely "fuel the fire of small
businesses."
MARCH 28, 2007
Article - Daily Camera
"Big day for renewable energy - Ritter signs bills in Boulder County"
Great news: House Bill HB 1281 was officially signed into law by Governor Bill Ritter!! The bill doubles Amendment
37's original renewable energy goals to 20% by 2020 and includes rural electric providers (10% by
2020). Colorado continues to build positive momentum in support of renewable energy.
MARCH 21, 2007
Article - Daily Camera
"Eco-Products gets warmth of sun: Boulder company goes solar for its electricity"
The maker of environmentally friendly building materials, household items and business supplies said it plans to put a
30-kilowatt solar electric system on the roof of its Boulder headquarters. Boulder-based Namaste
Solar Electric will install the system.
MARCH 16, 2007
Web Article - Governor Bill Ritter's Site
"Gov. Ritter Hails Passage of Hallmark Renewable Energy Legislation"
Gov. Bill Ritter today hailed the final passage of House Bill 1281, the legislative centerpiece of
his 2007 renewable energy agenda for Colorado. "I applaud lawmakers from both parties for their
bipartisan cooperation and vision as they work to enact Colorado’s New Energy Economy," Ritter said.
He will be signing the bill into law in the near future.
MARCH 6, 2007
Web Article - Renewable Energy Access
"Greening the Future of New Orleans"
Wes Kennedy and Blake Jones of Namaste Solar Electric recently had the opportunity to help install donated solar PV systems on homes
in New Orleans. Namaste Solar was one of ten installation companies that donated their
time and labor to put solar systems on the houses of residents in the Lower 9th Ward who are rebuilding their lives after the
flooding from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
Article - Rocky Mountain News
"Bill aims to increase renewable energy for state"
House Bill 1281, introduced on February 6th, doubles the state's current goal of generating 10 percent of its electricity
from renewable sources by 2015. The bill also includes rural electric co-operatives for the first time, but allows a lower
percentage target for them than the larger utilities.
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
Web Article - Renewable Energy Access
"Focus on the States: Colorado"
By most any measure, Colorado can now be considered one of the state leaders in renewable energy. The Rocky Mountain state
shows it takes collaboration and persistence to become a renewables leader.
JANUARY 6, 2007
Article - Rocky Mountain News
"Harnessing energy alternatives"
Jared Polis and Elise Jones wrote this visionary article about how Colorado has the opportunity to
be a leader in renewable energy by solar, wind, and biofuels.
DECEMBER 28, 2006
Article - Boulder Weekly (Cover Story)
"What to watch in 2007: Namaste Solar Electric"
Namaste Solar is proud to have been chosen by the Boulder Weekly newspaper as “the company to watch in 2007.” “For many
individuals and organizations in Boulder, and across Colorado, it's a year that holds great promise. We at Boulder
Weekly have taken pause to identify four people, trends and organizations that will make a difference in 2007.
In Boulder, a local company is pushing the envelope of renewable energy resource technology. Equally revolutionary to
its product is [Namaste Solar's] employee-owned and run philosophy.”
DECEMBER 20, 2006
Web Article - Renewable Energy Access
"Update: Key Tax Bill for Renewables Passed by Congress"
On December 9, 2006, the U.S. Senate approved the "Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006" by a vote 79-9, thereby
extending many of the tax credits that benefit the renewable energy industries. President Bush signed the bill
into law on December 20, 2006. This bill contains a 1-year extension of both the residential and commercial
30% solar investment tax credits (through 2008). The bill also includes a one-year extension of the federal
R&D tax credit and an additional $400 million for the Clean Renewable Energy Bonds through 2008.
DECEMBER 11, 2006
Press Release - Boulder City Website
"Rebates for solar-energy systems begin after Dec. 14"
Solar energy systems installed within Boulder city limits, after Thursday, Dec. 14, will be
eligible for a tax rebate. Boulder City Council approved an ordinance in November to provide
rebates for a portion of sales and use tax on both solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar
thermal (hot water) systems. The ordinance was passed to encourage residents and businesses to
install renewable energy systems in the city of Boulder. The end effect is a 15% rebate on the
Boulder City sales and use taxes paid on a solar PV system.
NOVEMBER 21, 2006
Article - Denver Post
"State OKs Xcel rate hike"
State regulators Monday approved an electric rate hike that will raise utility bills for Xcel Energy residential
customers in Colorado an average of $4.34 a month. The utility also will be able to charge late fees on unpaid
utility bills for the first time. The rate increase will go into effect Jan. 1.
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Radio Interview - KCFR
"Colorado Matters - Colorado's Solar Business Booming"
Ryan Warner talks to Blake Jones, President of Boulder-based Namaste Solar Electric. Solar companies in Colorado are experiencing a boom in business, now that customers can get thousands of dollars in
rebates for installing photovoltaic panels. Xcel Energy’s rebate program started in March and has paid out more than
$2.5 million to homeowners and businesses. It is an outgrowth of Amendment 37, the renewable energy standard voters
passed in 2004.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2006
Article - Colorado Daily
"Incentives for the sun"
The City of Boulder will soon be considering an ordinance that would establish city sales and use tax rebates for solar
installations and establish a “reserve account” that could help pay for solar projects at low-income housing or
nonprofit organization buildings. Namaste Solar was happy to serve as a research resource for City Councilmember
Richard Polk during development of the ordinance policies.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Letter to the Editor - Rocky Mountain News
"Solar power can shine on rich and poor alike"
Blake Jones, President of Namaste Solar Electric, wrote this letter to the editors of Rocky Mountain News in response to
Vince Carrol's Septermber 1st opinion column which criticized Amendment 37.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2006
Article - Boulder County Business Report
"Solar Row Homes Coming to North Boulder"
Namaste Solar is proud to be working with Boulder-based Wonderland Hill Development Company on their "Solar Row" project
in North Boulder. Solar Row will feature net-zero-energy-ready homes with both
solar PV and solar thermal systems. Construction of Solar Row begins this fall and is planned to be finished in spring 2007.
AUGUST 31, 2006
Interview - LIME: Healthy Living With A Twist:
"Meet Blake Jones of Namaste Solar"
An interview of Blake Jones, President of Namaste Solar Electric, by sustainability and healthy living website, www.lime.com
AUGUST 31, 2006
Article - Renewable Energy Access:
"[Colorado] Solar Program Offers Renewable Rewards"
This article provides an update on Xcel Energy's "Solar Rewards" rebate program whereby $1.2 million in rebates have been paid out
to solar PV system customers within the first 6 months of the program.
AUGUST 25, 2006
Article - Rocky Mountain News:
"Customers going solar thanks to Xcel rebate"
Another update of Xcel's rebate program payout totaling $1.2 million in the first 6 months of the program.
SPRING, 2006
Article - Home & Garden Magazine:
"Sunny Days Are Here Again"
Blake Jones, President of Namaste Solar Electric, discusses how new federal and state incentives for
solar energy make this beneficial energy source more affordable for homeowners than ever before.
MAY 3, 2006
Article - Denver Post:
"Xcel rate-hike filing may be first in series"
Xcel Energy proposed to increase electricity rates by 17%-18% in Colorado. The energy company will likely seek more increases
in coming years to recover the cost of its new coal-fired plant near Pueblo.
APRIL 4, 2006
Article - Daily Camera:
"Polk: Nix sales tax for solar panels"
Boulder City Council Member, Richard Polk, has been working together with Namaste Solar to propose a waiver of sales and use taxes
for solar PV and solar thermal systems installed in the City of Boulder.
MARCH 24, 2006
Article - New West Boulder / Daily Camera:
"Going Solar in Colorado [for Businesses]"
This article analyzes the costs and incentives for installing solar PV systems on commercial buildings and shows that the typical "payback"
period is about 5 years.
MARCH 19, 2006
Article - Denver Post:
"Rebates Put Shine on Solar Power"
This Denver Post article on solar electricity was on the front page of the Sunday business section
and features a 2kW solar PV system installed by Namaste Solar.
MARCH 1, 2006
Announcement:
"Xcel Energy's Solar Rewards Program Goes Live"
Xcel Energy's solar rebate program has officially begun!!! Check their website (see above link) or contact us for more details.
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
Article - Daily Camera:
"Shelter is Basking in the Sun's Power"
This front-page article covers the installation of a 10kW solar PV system by Namaste Solar for the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless.
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
Press Release:
"PUC Approves Renewable Energy Standard Adjustment"
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the Renewable Energy Standard Adjustment (RESA) to allow
Xcel Energy to charge its customers a rider of 0.6% in order to pay for implementing Amendment 37. This was the next step
required for Xcel to be able to commence its solar rebate program.
FEBRUARY 17, 2006
Article - Associated Press:
"Rise of Solar Energy Puts Squeeze on Silicon Supplies"
This article outlines the silicon shortage and its impact on the solar PV industry. In particular, the shortage is
causing steady increases in solar PV panel prices throughout the world.
Click here to see our FAQs page for more information about rising solar PV panel prices.
FEBRUARY 15, 2006
Radio Interview - KCFR
"Colorado Matters - Amendment 37 III/Solar Company President"
President of Namaste Solar Electric in Boulder Blake Jones discusses Colorado's renewable energy ballot initiative
with host Ryan Warner.
FEBRUARY 14, 2006
Article - Daily Camera:
"Solar Rebates Slow to Reach Homeowners"
Xcel delayed the kick-off of their solar rebate program, which was originally announced to begin on January 1, 2006.
This article describes some of the effects of the delay on customers and on the solar industry.
JANUARY 29, 2006
Article - Daily Camera:
"Boulderites Take Comfort Through Solar Alternatives"
A follow-up article on solar PV in the Daily Camera (see below for their first artcile from Dec 23, 2005) highlighting the status of Amendment 37 and the system installed for Jim Beall, one of Namaste Solar's customers.
JANUARY 13, 2006
Update from Xcel's Official Solar Rebate Program Website:
"http://www.xcelenergy.com/solar"
Xcel released a statement postponing the kick-off of their solar rebate program (which was previously expected to get an early
start in January 2006) to sometime in Q2 2006. All other issues are currently unchanged (i.e. rebate amount and retroactivity).
Please contact us at any time for further details and for real-time updates on the situation.
DECEMBER 23, 2005
Article - Daily Camera:
"Time to Go Solar"
A nice Daily Camera article about solar energy featuring some nice quotes from Namaste Solar, Amy Ellsworth of the CRC and Jim Beall, one of Namaste Solar's customers.
DECEMBER 5, 2005
Article - Renewable Energy Access:
"Colorado Could be the Next Solar State"
Colorado receives national attention as it follows in the footsteps of other states that support solar electricity.
DECEMBER 2, 2005
Article - Business Wire:
"Xcel Energy Proposes Early Start on Colorado Solar Power"
This article decribes Xcel's proposal to initiate its solar rebate program on January 1, 2006, with a total incentive amount
of $4.50/watt (DC). The proposal was submitted to the Public Utilities Commission on December 1, 2005.
OCTOBER 25, 2005
Living Green Newsletter:
"Namaste Solar Walks Their Talk"
Clean & Green featured Namaste Solar Electric on Page 2 of its monthly newsletter after Namaste Solar chose to power
its office with 100% wind power.
OCTOBER 6, 2005
Article - Denver Post:
"Electric bills join natural gas boost"
Colorado consumers will get hammered with a major increase in electric bills -
on top of soon-to-soar heating costs - under a price hike filed by Xcel Energy.
Combined increases will raise electricity costs for the average consumer by 33%, making
solar electric systems an increasingly attractive economic investment.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2005
Article - Boulder Daily Camera:
"Alternatives To Energy Crisis Offered"
Boulder-based non-profit, the Center for Resource Conservation (CRC), is organizing the "Boulder Solar Week" which includes
a tour of green-built homes and a variety of workshops. Namaste Solar is proud to be participating in the event by
conducting a workshop and displaying 2 solar electric systems in the home tour.
Click here for more details from our "events" page
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Article - Boulder Daily Camera:
"KGNU Practices What It Preaches"
Namaste Solar is installing a solar system on KGNU, Boulder's community-supported radio station.
AUGUST 31, 2005
Article - Boulder Daily Camera:
"Public: [Amendment 37] Rules Should Echo Vote"
Namaste Solar's Vice-President of Marketing, Ray Tuomey, is quoted in this nice summary of the public hearing
on Amendment 37 at the Public Utilities Commission on August 30, 2005.
Namaste Solar actively participated in the hearing by speaking in front of the PUC and submitting written comments.
AUGUST 8, 2005
Front Page Article - Boulder County Business Report:
"Firm Expects Solar Market to Heat Up"
Namaste Solar is proud to have been featured in an article on the
front page of the Boulder County Business Report. This article
helped solidify our position as the premier solar electric company
along Colorado's Front Range.
JUNE 1, 2005
Press Release Introducing Namaste Solar Electric:
"Namaste Solar Ties Renewable Energy Into Boulder's Burgeoning Health & Well-Being Marketplace"
Click the link above to read our first public press release and learn more about our company's vision and goals.
Contact Info
Namaste Solar Electric, Inc.
In Boulder: 2639 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
In Denver: 1610 Wynkoop St. #105, Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 447-0300 | Fax: (303) 443-8855
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