“We Don’t Have a (Solar) Labor Shortage”

“We don’t have a labor shortage. We have a shortage of jobs people want to do.”

That’s my favorite quote from the IREC Workforce Summit that took place last week in Washington D.C. The room was full of educators, policy organizations, solar advocates, and government representatives sharing their ideas and best practices for the future of […]

Direct Pay and the Right to Transfer Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act

HeatSpring hosts a free course titled Getting Solar for Nonprofits, Government, and Non-Taxpayers. In the recorded live session, HeatSpring instructor Chris Lord asks Jeffrey Lesk of New Partners Community Solar to explain the new direct pay option and the right to transfer tax credits within the Inflation Reduction Act. Tune into the video to learn […]

Tips for Connecting with Leads in the C&I Solar Sales Process

Learn more about one of the most challenging parts of the C&I solar sales process – connecting with warm leads – from HeatSpring instructor Tim Montague. Tim is a seasoned solar developer who has originated and developed over 50 MW of solar projects. Join Tim as he walks through some tips for the initial phases […]

October 20th, 2022|Categories: Solar, Solar Business Growth, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing||

Ways for Nonprofits & Non-Taxpayers to Benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act

HeatSpring hosts a free course titled Getting Solar for Nonprofits, Government, and Non-Taxpayers, organized and moderated by Chris Lord. In the recorded live session, Corey Ramsden of Solar United Neighbors, explains some of the new benefits for non-taxpaying entities as well as some of the new project adders included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Tune […]

Funding Available to Upskill Your Workforce – Incumbent Worker Training

Did you know that there is funding available from your local workforce development board to upskill your staff? There is! In most areas, it’s called incumbent worker training, but the program titles can vary depending on your local workforce board. 

Incumbent worker training programs are designed to provide direct financial support to train your current staff […]