Category: Green Building LEED News
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Habitat for Humanity community in Sacramento goes solar via SunPower
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento’s affordable housing community, Cornerstone, is going to be solar-powered thanks to a donation from SunPower and a supporting grant. This will be the first-of-its-kind, all-electric, solar-powered affordable housing community in Sacramento serving low-income families in partnership with Mutual Housing of CA. “The climate is changing and so must our……
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ecobee smart thermostats can integrate Generac standby generators
ecobee‘s new line of smart thermostats can now be integrated with Generac home standby generators, creating a single energy management hub for the home. Through the new integration, ecobee thermostat owners who also own Generac home standby generators can easily see the status of the generator and remedy potential issues. Customers can monitor the status……
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Peninsula Clean Energy signs solar agreements with 9 California cities, San Mateo County
As one of the first public agencies nationwide to take advantage of expanded federal renewable energy incentives, Peninsula Clean Energy has reached innovative agreements with nine cities in California and San Mateo County to install solar and future battery storage on public buildings. Peninsula Clean Energy is executing 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) to install……
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Demand IQ develops canvassing app for solar sales reps
Demand IQ announced the launch of Hero, a canvassing app designed to help solar sales reps sell more projects. Hero generates personalized shade reports and qualification insights to deliver a better at-the-door experience. “Hero gives sales reps the ability to increase homeowner interest in solar panels while making a lasting impression,” says Austin Rosenbaum, Demand……
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Hoymiles innovates microinverter installs with HMS Cable System
Solar installers and their customers are always looking for ways to save costs and time without compromising on quality. Hoymiles is set to launch a new cable installation solution for multi-microinverter and single-microinverter PV systems that they say cuts installation time by 70 percent. Traditional setups generally require extensive manual disconnecting, stripping, and wiring. Hoymiles……