Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • Sunrun rides Nevada solar resurgence, opens new branch in-state

    Sunrun Inc., the nation’s largest residential solar, storage and energy services company, is celebrating its expanding operations in Nevada with a ribbon cutting at our new branch opening. Sunrun’s expansion in Nevada comes during a resurgence in home solar in the state. As Vote Solar recently announced, applications for homeRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Three possible shifts in California’s solar market after historic rule

    When the world’s fifth largest economy mandates the use of your product, as is case for solar in California starting in 2020, outlooks can shift dramatically. Shocking, I know. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the implications. 1. GTM boosts residential forecast by 14 percent Solar’s growth stall hasRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar job training program launches at Massachusetts vocational school

    Unveiled at an official ribbon-cutting by the Massachusetts Secretary of Education, Jim Peyser on the campus of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School came the official opening of the new Solar Training Program for high school students preparing to begin their careers in the 21st Century workplace. This wasRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Texas to improve its Smart Meter Texas portal, making it easier to access distributed generation

    The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved recommended improvements to streamline the Smart Meter Texas (SMT) portal at the Commission’s Open Meeting. Implementation of the approved changes will make it easier for customers in competitive electricity areas of Texas to choose energy management providers for services such as energyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • How JLM Energy financed, installed three commercial energy storage systems in southern California

    JLM Energy recently signed agreements to install energy storage systems for Modern Postcard in Carlsbad, Thermal-Vac Technology and Continuous Coating Corporation in Orange. Energy storage will enable these businesses to reduce commercial demand fees, resulting in millions of dollars saved. Thermal-Vac Technology is a 33-year industry leader and premier brazing,Read More — Solar Builder magazine