From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

Whether to save on energy costs, to go green, or both, an increasing number of consumers and businesses are considering solar panel installation. A recent report from Bloomberg Energy Finance forecasts twenty-two (22) percent annual growth in all solar PV installations, so it’s likely an increasing number of solar panel installation companies will result as well.

If you are considering this option for their home or business, BBB reminds you to comparison shop and do your homework to make sure you are working with a trustworthy company and getting the best product for your dollar.  

BBB offers the following tips for those leasing, buying or installing solar panels themselves:

Talk to your energy (electric) company.

From Kilgore College:

Kilgore College is looking for students to enroll in its annual Summer Bridge Program beginning July 15. 

The program, called the Preparatory Academy for College Excellence (PACE) is a free way for students to refresh skills in in reading and writing or math in hopes of eliminating developmental coursework.

The course will be taught by KC instructors and will meet Mondays through Thursdays from July 15 through July 31.

Students may study writing or math from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and/or reading from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

The program is specifically aimed at new students who have tested into developmental courses at the 0306 or 0308 level in reading, writing or math and wish to do better on the Accuplacer test.

At the end of the program, students will re-take the Accuplacer test for free on Aug. 1.