Solar Industry News
Solar Energy Continues to Shift Auto Industry
More U.S. car dealers are installing solar energy systems to power a good portion of their entire operations and save…
What is green building? Explaining eco-friendly construction
What is green building? Simply put, it’s the environmentally-conscious construction (and operation) of buildings. For many good reasons, construction using…
10 simple ways to reduce business energy costs
10 simple ways to reduce business energy costs You might not think much about paying your electric bill every month.…
Funding Commercial Solar Projects
Funding commercial solar projects: How to get that photovoltaic new car smell Not so long ago your choice for financing…
Millennials look beyond profit toward a more sustainable future
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
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
Go Green for Earth Month & Save Money Earth Month is around the corner, and it’s a reminder of us how important…
Big business takes lead in corporate renewable energy boom
A growing number of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies are committing to corporate sustainability goals—leading to an upsurge of…
9 Questions To Ask Potential Commercial Solar System Providers
When you start considering something totally new and different for your business, like purchasing commercial solar systems and panels, you…
8 Things Sustainable Businesses Care About
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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Why Go Solar Now? Savings and Other Solar Energy Benefits
When you see solar on your neighbor’s roof does it make you want to go solar too? Maybe your neighbor told you his new solar system helped put a big dent in his electric bill, and you’re thinking going solar could be a nice benefit for your family too. But then you think electricity rates…
How Solar Panels Work To Produce Solar Energy In Three Steps
For many, the concept of being able to tap into the sun and produce energy that can power their home, business, or automobile is a mysterious phenomenon. Unlocking the power of the sun in just a few simple steps can not only save you thousands on utility bills but also help create a more sustainable…
Why Go Solar Now? Savings and Other Solar Energy Benefits
When you see solar on your neighbor’s roof does it make you want to go solar too? Maybe your neighbor told you his new solar system helped put a big dent in his electric bill, and you’re thinking going solar could be a nice benefit for your family too. But then you think electricity rates…
Better Solar Panels Produce More Solar Energy
May 2017 – Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel technology, announced today that they can help homeowners and business owners realize significantly more solar energy savings than their competitors. “Our solar panels by SunPower use Maxeon® solar cell technology to make more solar energy from every drop of sunshine. In fact, they’ve been…
Sustainable Business Practices and Your Bottom Line
When a money-minded publication like Fortune says “Like it or not, sustainability is now the core of your business,” you know a seismic shift in corporate social responsibility is taking place. The fact that some businesses are not yet sure what that looks like for them is irrelevant. The point is, when sustainable business practices…
How Solar Works For You.
Our Solar Panels Work Harder & Last Longer. If you’re deciding to go solar, go all the way. Our solar panels are designed to wake up earlier, work harder, and turn off later in the day. So you can make the most of abundant solar energy and save more for longer. Plug into a solar…
Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?
While the epic East Coast Winter Storm Jonas was dumping feet of snow across New York, Washington, D.C., and beyond last January, an intrepid customer of ours snapped this photo showing two homes with Solar Technology by SunPower solar that were still producing some electricity despite blizzard conditions. Although we were impressed he was willing to…
The Benefits of Solar Energy Remain—Investors Want Sustainable Companies
While the news has been heavy with reports on the US government’s de-emphasis on the environment, the benefits of solar energy remain unchanged. There may be less top-down pressure on companies to go carbon neutral, but customers and investors increasingly demand a triple bottom line commitment. Climate Change and Business Strategy are Hard to Untangle…
California New Homes Industry Leads Nation in Green Building
As goes California, so goes the nation. That’s a common refrain from those who recognize the forward thinking that the West Coast is known for, especially when it comes to securing a clean energy future. In the last year, under the leadership of Gov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature, California has set the bar high, pioneering…
10 Simple Ways to Reduce Business Energy Costs
You may not think all that much about paying your electric bill every month. And if you do, well, that’s just the cost of doing business, right? Not necessarily. Take a moment to consider the energy you’re likely paying for that no one in your office is using, and you’ll definitely want to find smart…