Category: Green Building LEED News

  • SMA debuts new monitoring, control platform — Data Manager M

    As the future of energy management becomes today’s reality, SMA is investing in efforts to digitize commercial energy management and bring greater energy independence to customers. The company has introduced a new, future-proof generation of monitoring and control solutions with the Data Manager M. In combination with Sunny Portal poweredRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Here’s how 200 local governments have made it easier to go solar

    Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was designated as SolSmart Gold, marking the 200th local government nationwide to be recognized under the SolSmart program, which provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities make it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies OfficeRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • HelioPower installs 70-kW solar system at San Diego County church

    The First Lutheran Church of Vista (FLC) in San Diego County is now the proud owner of a 70 kWdc system designed by HelioPower to greatly reduce its levelized cost of energy. “Being a longtime advocate of sustainable technologies, we wanted to encourage the development of renewable energy for ourRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Details on zero money down commercial solar financing product via Open Energy

    Open Energy has announced the launch of a new financial product for the commercial solar market – the Open Energy Capital Lease. The capital lease offers small and medium-sized American businesses 100 percent project financing, with zero money down. Open Energy has launched an initial program to finance $50 millionRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • CertainTeed showcases its solar modules, installer programs at Midwest Solar Expo

    Building materials manufacturer CertainTeed will make its Midwest Solar Expo debut in May of 2018 with an exhibit featuring its US Series solar modules, warranty offerings, and comprehensive solar installer contractor programs at booth No. 229. The 5th annual Midwest Solar Expo and Smart Energy Symposium, being held May 1-2 inRead More — Solar Builder magazine