Author: LEED Blogger
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Mastering the Art of Trust-Based Selling
Recent Aurora research showed that 50% of homeowners find it hard to determine which solar contractors are legitimate. Unfortunately, this problem affects all solar contractors, even the ones who are doing things right. So, what exactly can legitimate solar installers do about this? It’s called trust-based selling. In this guide, you’ll learn: Learn more. — Solar…
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Austin radio station installs solar + EV charging stations for sustainability initiative
An independent public classical radio station in Austin, Texas, is adding solar to save on energy costs and boost its sustainability efforts. KMFA Classical 89.5 partnered with locally owned Axis Solar to install an 89.64 kWdc system consisting of 166 rooftop solar panels, the maximum number allowed within city code. Once operational, the solar array will……
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Solar fences: Great idea or another solar freakin’ roadway?
When solar freakin’ roadways hit social media in 2014, most of us in the industry rolled our eyes so hard we pulled our extraocular muscles: Putting cells under glass crazy-thick enough to carry traffic, catching intermittent light between the cars using the road as a road, and filtering those flashes of light through road-based dirt……
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CertainTeed says hidden solar mount doesn’t void shingle warranty
Martin Roofing & Solar’s patent-pending Hidden Fastener Solar Mount passed a milestone, earning the nod from major American shingle roof manufacturer: CertainTeed. The lettered approval to H.F.S.M. states that installation of the new solar mount will not void or reduce CertainTeed’s asphalt shingle warranty. Martin Roofing & Solar is family-owned company based in Mascoutah, Illinois,……
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Overview of Emil Otto solar panel cleaning agents
Emil Otto is expanding its range of solar panel cleaning agents: EO-SMC-001 to -004. Each variant is similar in formulation and area of application with key differences. “Our participation in Intersolar 2023 showed us that the demand for specific cleaning agents for this area of application is extremely high. We have therefore decided to develop……