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Moving? How SunPower Helps Homeowners with Their Solar System During Life Changes

October 25, 2022

Buying or selling a home is a big change for any family. There are several things to consider during the…

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The Solar Incentive Tax Credit Was Extended!

February 10, 2021

It will be time to do your 2020 taxes before you know it, and it’s important to stay abreast of…

How to Finance a Home Solar System

June 11, 2020

SunPower by Solar Technologies has installed more than 75,000 solar panels and helped thousands of Bay Area homeowners save money…

Looking for a Tax Break? Solar Can Help

May 4, 2020

With the 2020 tax deadline now extended to July 15 due to COVID-19,  home and business owners have some extra…

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Why Some Governments Offer Rebates and Incentives for Home Solar

December 6, 2019

A quick search for “are there tax incentives for solar panels?” yields tons of results. You’ll see a lot about…

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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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Beat the Tax Day Blues by Getting Some Green

March 11, 2019

It’s tax season! If you’re considering a home solar system, it’s important to know the financial benefits of the federal investment…

Public Solar Financing

August 31, 2018

  How Public Financing Options Work Public entities are able to take advantage of numerous solar financing options not available…

Power Purchase Agreements

August 31, 2018

  How PPAs Work A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a financing arrangement that allows businesses or government agencies to…

Solar Commercial Lease

August 31, 2018

How Solar Leases Work A commercial solar lease is a financing option that allows businesses to generate solar electricity with…

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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…

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4 ways to pay for commercial solar

By p15 | October 16, 2018

4 ways to pay for commercial solar If you’re an organization wondering how to pay for solar, this is a great place to start. Commercial solar financing is a big part of the decision-making process as businesses investigate how to go solar, and this infographic can help. Want to know about the pros and cons…

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Learn about battery storage for commercial solar power

By p15 | October 13, 2018

Learn about battery storage for commercial solar power In the last few years, commercial battery storage technology has advanced rapidly—making solar battery storage a practical option for many organizations. This video explains how to lower electricity costs using battery storage to reduce utility demand charges. Watch and see if a commercial battery storage solution might…