Category: Green Building LEED News

  • Massachusetts solar workers to rally at state house Wednesday to fend off demand charges

    With the end of the legislative session quickly approaching, solar workers from across the Commonwealth will rally at the Massachusetts State House May 16 at 10 a.m. to urge the Legislature to act in support of the state’s solar industry. This comes at a critical time for the Commonwealth’s solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SolarRoofHook now an approved vendor of BOS hardware for Sunnova

    Sunnova, one of the top residential solar providers in the United States, has recently partnered with SolarRoofHook, a leading supplier of solar mounting hardware, to become one of the company’s approved vendors for balance of system components. The timing syncs up with the release of SRH’s new 4-in. Microflashing andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • First community solar project in PG&E’s Regional Renewable Choice program on the way

    ForeFront Power will build the first community solar project for PG&E’s Regional Renewable Choice program. The program allows PG&E customers, including those who rent or cannot install on-site solar, the option of purchasing up to 100 percent renewable energy from an off-site location. PG&E’s Regional Renewable Choice program gives residential andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • 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