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  • Sungevity has helped raise more than $2 million for nonprofit partners

    Sungevity Inc., a technology-driven solutions provider, has raised more than $2 million for its nonprofit partners through the company’s Sungevity.org partner initiative. The program proliferates the uptake of solar power and helps Sungevity grow its customer base while simultaneously raising funds for a broad range of nonprofit organizations. Sungevity provides fundingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Middle Tennessee Electric building its first community solar project

    Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative providing electricity to more than 210,000 residential and business members, which makes it the perfect candidate for community solar. Last week, the co-op broke ground on its first community solar project located in College Grove, Tenn. Construction on theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Another demand charge bites the dust: El Paso Electric settlement approved

    The Texas Public Utilities Commission approved a settlement supported by El Paso Electric, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, Energy Freedom Coalition of America, SEIA, Eco El Paso, and Sunrun to drop a demand charge targeted at customers who invest in rooftop solar. El Paso Electric, which serves 300,000 customersRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • PV Pointers: Five tips for purchasing from a mounting manufacturer

    1) Engage manufacturers early Successful renewable energy projects optimize the power generation equipment in accordance with a site’s unique conditions. Unsuccessful projects fight their environment. Rather than advocating a one-size-fits-all solution, your mounting system manufacturer should be involved in project planning from day one to recommend options as to howRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • GameChange Solar surpasses 1 GW in sales

    GameChange Solar sent word that it has passed the 1 GW mark in sales and expects to have substantially over 1 GW installed by year end 2016. “Our mission is to help repower the planet with clean reliable solar energy,” said Derick Botha, VP of Business Development of GameChange Solar. “We offerRead More — Solar Builder magazine