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Three Solar Industry Trends for Beginners–and Some Important Perspective on Them
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Helping Non-Profits Understand the Urgency of the Solar Tax Credit Phase-Out
It’s vital that non-profits understand the urgency of the phase-out of the […]
How Can NGOs Access Valuable Federal Solar Tax Credits?
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which are nonprofit entities that operate independently of any […]
Encouraging Non-Profits to Bring Solar PV to their Communities Requires Education, Patience
Solar developers and contractors are in the unique position of being able […]
Why HeatSpring? 12th Anniversary Message from Co-Founder Duncan Miller
This month HeatSpring turns twelve. On this anniversary we are reflecting back […]
Join us at the Oregon Solar Energy Conference
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With Inexpensive PV, These Three Strategies are no Longer Solar Sins
Ten years ago, solar PV cost 10 times more than what it […]
How to Tackle the Difficult Task of Sizing Wires in Your Solar Arrays
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How the Wrong Roof or Warranty Can Undermine a Solar PV Project
In a distributed generation project involving solar PV, identifying the status of […]
The Solar ITC to Take its First Step Down, While Rapid Shutdown Moves Forward
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Businesses are Squeezing More Solar out of Their Property with These Two Trends
More and more, businesses are looking for ways to squeeze more solar […]
Moving Toward Carbon Neutrality in Buildings Using Modeling Software
No longer is energy consumption the primary basis for modeling solar projects, […]
PG&E’s Bankruptcy and Your Long-Term Business
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Hydronic Heating Technology: No Longer Grandma’s Clanky Radiators
To many people, hydronic heating technology conjures up ideas of Grandma’s hot […]
With 700 Percent Net-Zero Building Growth Since 2010, You Can Use Energy Modeling Software to Jump on the Bandwagon
The idea of net-zero buildings has been around for years as an […]
Popular in Europe and Asia, Air-To-Water Heat Pumps Poised for Growth in the U.S.
In Europe and Asia, there were over 2 million air-to-water heat pump […]
Managing the Moving Targets of Getting a Solar Power Purchase Agreement Signed
Getting a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed for a solar project requires […]
Do Your Financial Modeling for Solar, and Keep Your Eye on What Qualifies for the ITC
When you’re creating financial models for solar projects, it’s important to understand […]
Why 4 Out of 5 Solar Companies Don’t Advertise
Often in the solar industry, the debate about advertising or not strikes […]
Why Did the Residential Solar-Plus-Storage Market Grow Tenfold Last Year?
In some ways, homeowners’ romantic notions of being energy independent fueled the […]
Stacking, Microgrids, and Other Trends Moving the Solar-Plus-Storage Industry
Early adopters of solar-plus-storage have their eye on “stacking” the benefits of […]
The 7 Reasons Why Solar Projects Fail
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3 Lessons I Learned From Collaboration
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The 3 Most Important Elements To The Solar MBA Course
You want to take the Solar Executive MBA course. You want to […]
How to sell a utility scale solar project
There is constant interest from developers looking to sell their solar projects. […]
How Mineral Rights Can Kill Your Solar Farm Deal
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How Google Quality Score Impacts Cost Per Lead in Solar Paid Search Campaigns
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