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Solar Renewable Energy Credits in California
In the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy, Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) have emerged as a powerful tool for…
Understanding the Domestic Content Bonus for Commercial Solar Projects in California
What is the Domestic Content Adder? In May 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
Understanding the Energy Community Bonus for Commercial Solar Projects in California
Unlock Extra Benefits for Your Commercial Solar Energy Project Are you considering a solar energy project for your business? The…
Top 5 Myths About Solar and Battery Storage – Debunked!
As more homeowners consider renewable energy solutions, misinformation about solar power and battery storage continues to circulate. Let’s set the…
Does Solar Still Make Sense After The PG&E Rate Changes?
If you’re a California homeowner considering solar, you might be wondering if it’s still a smart investment following recent changes…
How Solar and Battery Storage Systems Increase Home Value in California
In the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability, California homeowners are increasingly turning to solar and battery storage systems. Beyond…
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Solar Panels and Battery Storage in Your Bay Area Home
Harnessing the power of the sun can significantly reduce your energy bills, increase your home’s value, and contribute to a…
Renewable Energy Trends: Solar and Battery Storage In 2024
In 2024, renewable energy trends, particularly in solar and battery storage, are set to revolutionize how we harness and use…
Explore the Benefits of Solar Energy in the San Francisco Bay Area
As a homeowner in the California Bay Area, you’ve likely noticed the upward trend in energy costs. This steady increase…
How to Choose a Solar Panel Installer: Your Comprehensive Guide
Making the decision to install solar panels is an exciting step toward reducing energy costs and embracing renewable energy. However,…
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SunPower Solar Cells are Winners on the Racing Circuit
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…
SunPower Solar Academy Inspires Eagle Scout Airport Project
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
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…
Preparing for Storm Season with Solar + Storage
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…
Lighting and Brightening Lives
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…
PACE Financing Helps Businesses Go Solar
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…
Commercial Solar Battery Storage 101
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…
What’s The Best Renewable Energy For You?
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,…
Why companies are adopting sustainable business practices
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…
4 ways to pay for commercial solar
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…