Tag: News
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Side Business: Three solar contractors discuss selling, constructing solar-covered patios
Solar-covered patios are a niche product worth exploring as part of your solar business. The first step in pursuing these projects is knowing they aren’t for everyone. Many solar customers are interested in cost per watt, so pitching an addition that comes in around $7 per watt will stop conversations.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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How will the PG&E bankruptcy affect the California solar industry? Two quick takeaways
California’s largest utility, PG&E, filed for bankruptcy last week after years of liability for its role in California’s wildfires piled to an estimated $30 billion in damage. How will this affect the momentum of distributed generation projects in solar’s leading state? We reached out to the California Solar & StorageRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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How New York State’s ‘Green New Deal’ plans to be carbon-free by 2040
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced details for a Green New Deal plan that will lead New York state to a carbon-free by 2040 goal. Here’s how. What’s already happened During Governor Cuomo’s first two terms, New York banned fracking of natural gas, committed to phasing out coal power byRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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New Hampshire city adds new solar rooftop system, moves toward 100 percent renewable goal
One of New Hampshire’s largest solar arrays will save the city of Keene millions of dollars while generating enough power to offset the electric load of nearly 100 homes. The recently completed municipal project includes 2,010 solar panels on the rooftops of the Keene Ice center and adjacent Public WorksRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Top roofing manufacturer launches GAF Energy to focus on solar products, installs
Standard Industries, the world’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer launched a new company to meet the growing demand for rooftop solar. This new company, GAF Energy, will drive scalable adoption of integrated and affordable rooftop solar solutions across GAF’s established distribution network. Customers will benefit from a streamlined, turnkey approach toRead More — Solar Builder magazine