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Moving? How SunPower Helps Homeowners with Their Solar System During Life Changes
Buying or selling a home is a big change for any family. There are several things to consider during the…
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 Finance a Home Solar System
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
With the 2020 tax deadline now extended to July 15 due to COVID-19, home and business owners have some extra…
Why Some Governments Offer Rebates and Incentives for Home Solar
A quick search for “are there tax incentives for solar panels?” yields tons of results. You’ll see a lot about…
Funding Commercial Solar Projects
Funding commercial solar projects: How to get that photovoltaic new car smell Not so long ago your choice for financing…
Beat the Tax Day Blues by Getting Some Green
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
How Public Financing Options Work Public entities are able to take advantage of numerous solar financing options not available…
Power Purchase Agreements
How PPAs Work A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a financing arrangement that allows businesses or government agencies to…
Solar Commercial Lease
How Solar Leases Work A commercial solar lease is a financing option that allows businesses to generate solar electricity with…
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Solar power sees its day in the sun
Solar power is a great renewable energy source—and it’s also more affordable than you might think. With so many users across the world, solar energy technology continues to become more efficient and cost-effective. According to Jelor Gallego’s article in Futurism, countries such as India and China, among others, are now confidently investing in solar power. From…
How to help ensure your sustainability efforts pay off
Although investing in renewable energy and other sustainability efforts can benefit a business in many ways, you may want to make sure it’s the right decision for your company’s bottom line before going ahead. In an effort to show corporate social responsibility, many investors push for the adoption of business sustainability strategies. But some businesses…
Solar That’s Tough Enough for NASA is Tough Enough for Your Roof
Consumers who are considering going solar often ask us if Solar Technologies solar panels can withstand all that Mother Nature might bring to the rooftops of their homes or businesses. We’re glad they’re doing their homework because not all solar is alike. During our company’s 30-year history our collaborations with solar pioneers such as NASA…
5 real reasons to adopt green business practices
Why should businesses go green? A Houston Chronicle article points out five reasons why green business practices can be beneficial to your company. “Going green” at work—or adopting environmentally friendly business practices—is not just a trend, but also a way for socially responsible companies to benefit from a host of advantages. The article points to plusses such…
Solar power today and tomorrow
Solar power is one of the most efficient yet clean sources of energy we have access to. There are no increased fuel costs or dependencies, no ties to pollutants, and it’s both reliable and affordable. Of course, in order to harness solar power you need access to specific technology. This tech relies on either small-scale…
What exactly is green building?
This day and age, you hear everyone talking about going green. Whether you want to admit it or not, at some point everyone will have to follow with the green movement. This is because at the rate we are going, the earth is simply not sustainable. That means that over the years, we will begin to…
Go paperless: 5 tips for reducing your business’s dependence on paper
Thinking about reducing your business’s carbon footprint? Looking for ways to hit your organization’s sustainability goals? An article from Sustainable Cities Collective tells how leading businesses are doing just that by focusing on reducing the amount of paper they use. Keeping cardboard boxes stamped with those green recycling logos in your hallways is not going to cut…
The 4 phases of a commercial solar panel installation
When you’re first investigating the possibility of implementing a commercial solar installation, the future looks bright. It’s exciting to think about the energy cost savings and the environmental and social benefits this clean, renewable resource will bring to your organization. But that’s someday, not today. At this point, having made a commitment to go solar,…
How to create a highly-effective solar RFP
Most public entities and some large corporations must initiate solar projects through a formal process. They send out a request for proposal (RFP) and evaluate competitive bids before selecting a vendor for the job. If your organization plans to create a solar RFP, know that the quality and specificity of the proposals you receive will…
What to expect when you go solar: 4 stages to completing a new commercial solar installation
Your organization has committed to going solar. Now what? While you may have experience with other types of construction projects, taking part in a new commercial solar installation may seem like uncharted territory. This business brief offers a road map of what to expect on your journey from signing the contract to flipping the “on”…