Tag: commercial
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Here’s a smart solar installation program for affordable housing you should copy
We’ve been posting a lot of news focused on low-income solar programs lately, not just because we think this is an important area for the solar industry to focus its attention but because there’s actually been a lot of attention. There’s this initiative in New York State and this oneRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Blue light special: Retail is struggling, but solar can be a ray of hope
As we enter the holiday season, the retail industry is facing challenging times. Business Insider reported that electronics, grocery stores, department stores and drug stores are among the sectors threatened by online retailers such as Amazon. Businesses that were considered “too big to fail” such as Toys ‘R’ Us andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Freedom Solar Financial raises $7.5M to launch new commercial solar financing vehicle
Texas-based Freedom Solar Financial Services LLC has raised an initial round of $7.5 million in funding to finance commercial solar projects. This financing through Freedom allows companies to finance up to 70 percent of the cost of an entire solar installation and ensures that an investment in solar is cash-flow positiveRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Duke Energy launches plan to own, operate non-residential solar sites in North Carolina
Duke Energy is jumping into the non-residential solar business. The company recently filed to be a certified solar lessor with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) and plans to build, own and operate on-site solar facilities. DECER is not financially supported by either Duke Energy Carolinas or Duke Energy Progress,Read More — Solar Builder magazine