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Finance and business operations are equally as important as technical know-how when it comes to the advancement of renewable energy, data center efficiency, and the business of commercial space. We write regularly on these topics and provide powerful free learning opportunities.

Renewable Energy Finance, Sales and Marketing Courses

Free Course: Commercial Solar PPA’s 101
Free Course: Taking Stock: Assessing the Conditioning of your Marketing Foundation
Mastering Commercial Solar Finance
Free Course: Complete Guide to Geothermal Tax Credits with Charlie Goulding

Free Commercial Space Leadership & Economics Training

Free Lecture: How to Succeed in the Emerging Newspace Industry

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Data Center Essentials for Executives: A Beginner’s Guide

In the 21st century, all companies are information technology (IT) companies… most just don’t know it yet.
Jon Koomey helps executives modernize their IT organizations to speed up innovation, reduce costs, and increase revenues in his Data Center Essentials for Executives: A Beginner’s Guide
In this short course, Jonathan Koomey boils down what he’s learned as one […]

August 26th, 2016|Categories: Business, Financing, Solar Finance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Selling Home Performance: 4 Traps to Avoid

You want the sale. We all want the sale!
Maybe you’re very hungry to post some numbers or push to hit the plan. That’s OK. But don’t let that get in the way of good approaches… 
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY MICHAEL ROGERS, ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON THE OMSTOUT CONSULTING ENERGY MATTERS BLOG

It’s easier to stick with a […]

August 23rd, 2016|Categories: Business, Green Building, Sustainable Building|Tags: , , , , , |
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Amassing & Analyzing Zero Energy Building Data

Many believe that the future of net-zero energy is already here. At the forefront, the Net-Zero Energy Coalition is not only leading the movement, but also creating what their team refers to as “The Hub,” a place where all-things-Zero-Energy (ZNE) can be discovered. From research, to outreach resources, to case studies. Part of this exemplary resource […]

August 22nd, 2016|Categories: Business, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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NEW Corporate Renewable Energy Purchasing Training

Many U.S. companies are seeking to purchase renewable energy…
Major potential benefits include securing long term energy supplies; substantial cost savings; reduced price volatility; compliance with government regulations and reporting requirements; achieving corporate sustainability goals; and general brand enhancement. These benefits are driving accelerating corporate commitments towards direct clean energy purchasing.

Despite this enthusiasm, only a few […]

August 22nd, 2016|Categories: Business, Solar, Solar Finance, Solar Sales & Marketing, Wind|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Driving Down Solar Costs: A 70% Reduction in 5 Years

Launched by the Department of Energy in February 2011, the SunShot Initiative was designed to make solar energy cost-competitive by 2020. In 2010, the cost of one solar watt was $3.80. The SunShot project was attempting to reduce solar costs to $1 per watt or $0.06 per kilowatt-hour, an almost 75% decrease in the 2010 cost. Many perceived […]

August 15th, 2016|Categories: Business, Clean Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Policy, Solar, Solar Finance, Solar Sales & Marketing, Women in Solar Energy|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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