Business


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

VIEW OUR BUSINESS & FINANCE TRAINING COURSES

Rethinking the Global Economy with Sustainable Solutions

In 2002, sustainable business guru and Time Magazine’s “Hero of the Planet” Hunter Lovins founded Natural Capitalism Solutions, an organization that helps communities, companies, and countries implement genuine sustainability solutions to change the way business is done worldwide. NCS is a group attempting to “rethink the global economy” and make an Integrated Bottom Line, which blends financial, […]

July 18th, 2016|Categories: Business, Solar Finance, Sustainable Building|Tags: , , , , , , |
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zHome: Setting a National Net Zero Energy and Green Building Precedent

Almost ten years ago, Built Green, an environmentally-friendly residential building program of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, began a project to develop the first net energy townhome complex in the United States. The project was created to revolutionize green housing and prove that green building could be done affordably. To date, […]

July 6th, 2016|Categories: Commercial Space, Green Building, Renewable Energy Policy, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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Eradicating Energy Poverty: 80 Microgrids by 2020

The EarthSpark team spent 5 years developing their first microgrid in Haiti. Inaugurated in June 2015, it is currently serving 449 homes and businesses with affordable, reliable electricity 24/7. The grid contains 93 kW of PV panels, a 30 kVa generator back up and 410 kWh of battery storage. Learn more about the technical details […]

June 13th, 2016|Categories: Business, Microgrid, Solar, Solar Finance, Solar miscellaneous, Utility-Scale Solar|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Are you ready to teach with HeatSpring?

Are you a renewables or sustainability expert? Want to grow your network, make money and share your expertise? Teach with HeatSpring today!
Who are we?
HeatSpring is an online training company offering free and paid courses in residential and commercial solar, storage, green building, microgrids, commercial wind, renewable HVAC and more. Our audience is comprised of 45,000+ […]

May 13th, 2016|Categories: Building Automation, Business, Green Building, HVAC Design, Our Company, Solar, Teaching, Technology & Engineering|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Introduction to Solar PV Markets + The 2016 Solar Startup Guide

Want to learn more about PV markets and the business of solar? Enroll in Introduction to Solar PV Markets + The 2016 Solar Startup Guide!
You’ll receive the 2016 Solar Startup Guide and expert instruction from Dr. Sean White on the features, benefits and applications of PV systems in this free course.

Enroll today and you’ll learn…

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May 5th, 2016|Categories: Business, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar Sales & Marketing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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