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Solar Energy Continues to Shift Auto Industry

December 13, 2019

More U.S. car dealers are installing solar energy systems to power a good portion of their entire operations and save…

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What is green building? Explaining eco-friendly construction

August 30, 2019

What is green building? Simply put, it’s the environmentally-conscious construction (and operation) of buildings.  For many good reasons, construction using…

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10 simple ways to reduce business energy costs

August 23, 2019

10 simple ways to reduce business energy costs You might not think much about paying your electric bill every month.…

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Funding Commercial Solar Projects

May 20, 2019

Funding commercial solar projects: How to get that photovoltaic new car smell Not so long ago your choice for financing…

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Millennials look beyond profit toward a more sustainable future

April 23, 2019

Millennials look beyond profit toward a more sustainable future Traditionally, companies have pointed to a positive bottom line as a…

Go beyond Bike-to-Work Day: 3 easy ways to encourage biking to work for the benefit of your business

April 18, 2019

Go beyond Bike-to-Work Day: 3 easy ways to encourage biking to work for the benefit of your business Bike-to-Work Day…

Go Green for Earth Month & Save Money

April 7, 2019

Go Green for Earth Month & Save Money Earth Month is around the corner, and it’s a reminder of us how important…

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Big business takes lead in corporate renewable energy boom

April 1, 2019

A growing number of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies are committing to corporate sustainability goals—leading to an upsurge of…

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9 Questions To Ask Potential Commercial Solar System Providers

March 30, 2019

When you start considering something totally new and different for your business, like purchasing commercial solar systems and panels, you…

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8 Things Sustainable Businesses Care About

March 27, 2019

8 Things Sustainable Businesses Care About If you’ve wondered “What is sustainability?” when it comes to business, this infographic can…

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Cartoon: DIY Solar Battery Installation

By Solar Technologies | December 21, 2018

CARTOON: Well, that’s one way of installing battery storage for solar power   Wondering how to implement battery storage for solar power, or whether it even makes sense for your home or business? Solar energy storage is a rapidly developing clean energy technology, so there’s a lot to keep up with.  It doesn’t look like…

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SunPower Solar Cells are Winners on the Racing Circuit

By Solar Technologies | December 9, 2018

SunPower Solar Cells are Winners on the Racing Circuit Recently the solar airplane Solar Impulse 2 broke a world record flying around the world using SunPower® solar cells. But what about powering something a little closer to the ground? We’ve done that, too, energizing the dreams of competitive solar race car teams. SunPower gives teams, often comprised…

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SunPower Solar Academy Inspires Eagle Scout Airport Project

By Solar Technologies | November 24, 2018

Photo By Ellen Lomonico, Education Coordinator, SunPower Horizon® Program​, and Renee Solari, Senior Program Manager Educational Services What do you get when you combine a SunPower® solar panel, a passion for aviation and an extremely motivated Boy Scout? A beacon of solar innovation that (literally) lights up the night! Tyler Colenbrander, inspired by what he learned in…

Leveraging SMART to maximize solar value

By Solar Technologies | November 18, 2018

Leveraging SMART to maximize solar value As one of the leading clean energy initiatives in the U.S., the Massachusetts SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) Solar Program incentivizes a wide array of solar installation types and sizes. As you are making decisions about your solar deployment, it pays—literally—to understand how capacity and system typeaffect incentive-boosting opportunities under the SMARTMassachusetts…

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Preparing for Storm Season with Solar + Storage

By Solar Technologies | November 13, 2018

This October marked the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the record-setting “superstorm” that wrecked parts of New York and New Jersey, and there is always the looming question: “What if it happens again?” The 2018/2019 storm season is expected to be slightly more active than average, and it’s only a matter of time before a new storm takes…

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Lighting and Brightening Lives

By Solar Technologies | November 7, 2018

Solar Technologies: Lighting and Brightening Lives Saving with solar is perhaps the most energy efficient way one can help in preserving Mother Earth. As our natural energy resources continue to become extinct the emergence of an alternative resource is highly needed. Solar power fills the gap perfectly. The energy of the sun is imperishable and…

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PACE Financing Helps Businesses Go Solar

By Solar Technologies | October 31, 2018

Property Assessed Clean Energy financing or “PACE” can make it easier for owners of commercial, industrial, multifamily and nonprofit properties to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for renewable energy projects. Your business or organization can apply for 100 percent financing for clean energy improvements such as installing solar. (The program is also available to homeowners in California, Florida…

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Commercial Solar Battery Storage 101

By p15 | October 28, 2018

Commercial Solar Battery Storage 101 Battery storage for solar power is an emerging clean energy technology that is starting to take hold. By helping to reduce the costs of energy usage in business, solar energy storage is becoming more common than ever.  This infographic provides an entry-level overview of commercial solar storage and explains how…

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What’s The Best Renewable Energy For You?

By p15 | October 25, 2018

What’s The Best Renewable Energy For You? You want your company to use renewable energy, but you don’t have a clue about your options or how to weigh them. Don’t worry. It’s an increasingly common challenge as renewables gain in popularity.  There are seven main types of commercial renewable energy. All of them reinforce sustainable business practices,…

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Why companies are adopting sustainable business practices

By p15 | October 22, 2018

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of going green in the workplace? This infographic illustrates some of the reasons why businesses are developing a green business strategy. From attracting an ever-increasing number of customers who are adopting sustainable lifestyles, to improving brand reputation—more and more companies are discovering the benefits of being an environmentally-friendly…