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Secure Your 30% Solar Tax Credit: A Business Owner’s Guide to Safe Harbor Under IRS Notice 2018-59
As a business owner or commercial property investor, you know timing is everything — and that’s especially true when it…
Commercial Solar Panels: Costs & Benefits
Introduction As the world increasingly shifts its focus towards sustainable energy solutions, commercial solar panels are becoming a pivotal component…
Solar Energy for Schools: The Benefits and How to Get Started
Solar energy is not just a solution for homeowners and businesses, it’s also a powerful resource for schools. From K-12…
Proud to be Named SunPower’s “2020 Commercial National Top Producer of the Year”
SunPower held its annual dealer conference this month and Solar Technologies was awarded for having the highest shipment volume of…
The Solar Incentive Tax Credit Was Extended!
It will be time to do your 2020 taxes before you know it, and it’s important to stay abreast of…
How to Clean Home Solar Panels
Solar panels produce electricity by capturing the sun’s rays. If a panel’s surface is obscured by an accumulation of…
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…
10 Questions About Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) are a specialized form of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that allow organizations to track—and potentially…
The ever-evolving benefits of commercial solar adoption
In the not-so-distant past, the main benefit of commercial solar adoption was rooted in affecting environmental change. Early photovoltaic (PV)…
The real financial benefits of commercial solar
If you’ve been wary about the financial impact of going solar, you’ll be glad to know that it’s never been…
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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…
Infographic: Solar Technologies a Leader in Solar Energy Sustainability
Solar produces clean energy, but Solar Technologies by SunPower does more. We raise the bar for environmental and social responsibility by thoughtfully considering our products’ entire lifecycle and our interactions with our employees, customers and communities around the world. Today we release our latest sustainability report titled “Powering a Brighter Tomorrow: Our Progress Toward a Circular Economy in…
Find Your Perfect Solar Match.
The quality of the solar installer and equipment you select will directly affect your long-term savings and the solar system’s reliability. Picking the right combination and you’ll be setup for decades of success. Do Your Homework – Make sure you’re getting the best equipment and service from a trusted company. Look for a company with excellent…
How Long Does a Commercial Solar Panel Warranty Last?
How long do commercial solar panels typically last before requiring maintenance? What measures can be taken to prevent malfunction? Whether your business currently utilizes commercial solar panels or is considering making the switch to solar technology, this article by Solar Power World will give you a helpful rundown on standard solar panel warranty policy. Anticipating…
GET YOUR SOLAR PANEL LOAN WHILE IT’S HOT.
Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel systems, has announced today a new array of solar panel loan purchasing options for homeowners regardless of their budget or credit history. These include: easy cash purchases, solar leases, PACE (property assessed clean energy), solar loans at competitive rates. “Cash purchases deliver the greatest long-term savings…
Solar Loan Rates: Big Savings, Zero Down.
There has never been a better time for homeowners to go solar and take advantage of amazing solar loan rates. But with solar tax credits set to expire, that opportunity could slip away. Fortunately, Solar Technologies offers an array of purchasing options for homeowners regardless of their budget or credit history. These include: easy cash…
Suffering From Tax Due Blues?
Tax Day has been responsible for making grown men weep, corporations crumble, and if evaded, can even land you in prison. Yikes. Make 2017 the year that you save big on taxes by switch to solar! You’ll not only reduce your carbon footprint, increase the value of your home or business, save on monthly utilities bills…
The Key Components of a Commercial Solar Panel Warranty
Warranties are like spare tires: you never think about them until you really, really need them. But in the case of a commercial solar panel warranty, it’s definitely worth your time to dig into the details of what’s covered, for how long, and how likely it is you’ll use it—before making your purchase decision. What…
So Many Solar Incentives.
With so many solar financial and environmental incentives there never has been a better time to invest in solar panels for your home or business. Financial Incentives When you switch to Solar most homeowners qualify for a 30% Tax Credit and for business owners this can go up to an impressive 70% back in Solar Tax Incentives. Less money…