Tag: November December 2018 Print Issue
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Energy Planners: A low-carbon future starts with partnership
Sustainability directors are faced with increasing pressure to establish ambitious sustainability goals for their companies, but what they often lack are the right partners to help bring them to fruition. Charting a path from sustainability goal inception to completion requires strategic partnerships with industry experts willing to stick by companiesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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NEC 2017 Primer for Solar Installers: Manufacturers explain how their products meet the updated code
Jan. 1, 2019, is almost upon us, which means the National Electric Code (NEC) 2017 is almost in effect. Not all jurisdictions will be up to speed (hell, some aren’t even up on NEC 2014 yet), but around 24 states will require compliance immediately. We asked a variety of manufacturersRead 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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PV Pointer: Three tactics for better solar designs under time of use rates
The promise of lower utility bills is a key motivator for most prospective solar customers, but time of use (TOU) rates — which charge different electricity prices depending on the time of day — add complexity to finding the best deal for the customer. Luckily, there are several strategies solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine