PROJECT SUNROOF
properties in 20 metro areas , including Arizona , Colorado , Connecticut , Nevada , New York and New Jersey . According to Elkin , the metro areas were picked based on several criteria , including Google ’ s available satellite imagery and local market conditions including government incentives . In recent years , Google has invested more than $ 1 billion into solar energy , including $ 300 million earlier this year to finance residential rooftop projects installed by Solar City Corp . The company ’ s involvement in solar comes as many states are beginning to re-evaluate policies that have driven major growth in the practice . Only a handful of states have laws allowing net metering for homes or businesses , according to the National Conference of State Legislatures . In December , Mississippi became the 46th state to adopt broad rules promoting solar power .
As of right now , solar accounts for roughly one percent of the country ’ s total reported electricity generation , with two-thirds of that from utility-scale solar arrays . If you ’ d like to know more or to get started on going solar , Project Sunroof can put you in touch with solar providers who serve your area .
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