Author: LEED Blogger

  • Three solar providers have partnered with Sense home energy monitoring

    Sense, whose intelligent home energy monitor provides real-time insights into energy and device activity in the home, announced that leading solar providers have joined the Sense partner program. SUNation Solar Systems, Sigora Solar and LifeTime Solar are among the leading partners who now offer the Sense home energy monitor toRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Minnesota House passes bill for 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050

    The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill which places the state on a path to 100% carbon-free electricity by the year 2050. This bill will expand opportunities for low-income families and rural communities to participate in the state’s successful community solar programs. SunShare’s CEO, David Amster-Olszewski, who has helpedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Our four big takeaways from the 2019 California Solar Power Expo: Storage, storage, policy and more storage

    A great discussion of the state of solar+storage policy and markets at @SEIA‘s California #SolarEXPO with @SEIA rate expert Tom Beach, @CALSSA_org ED Bernadette @DelChiaroSolar,and @ENGIEResources CA Policy Lead Allie Detrio pic.twitter.com/1jHvfNe20a — Rick Umoff (@RickUmoff) April 25, 2019 This is not your grandfather’s grid. Almost one-third of the generationRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar’s effect on real estate market: Home buyers are interested and willing to pay

    As our Countdown to California 2020 continues — the year in which all new homes in California will be required to include solar energy — home buyers and Realtors across the country are reporting increased interest in homes with solar systems — and are willing to pay for it. AccordingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • C2 Energy Capital completes its 100th solar project

    C2 Energy Capital, a Registered Investment Advisor that manages funds focused on distributed generation and storage, announced the completion of its 100th solar PV facility. This milestone marks a proud accomplishment for the C2 team, which has grown from two partners to 20 employees. With an additional 300 MW ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine