As advancements have been made in energy efficiency, many people are curious what the future of solar technology will look like. To shed some light on this topic, Chris Ihler, EnergyLink’s CEO, has shared his insights below. Having nearly 10 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, he has an excellent handle on what […]
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With major companies like Google, Apple, and Walmart having either long term plans set or pledged to convert to 100% renewable energy, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that solar energy is the way of the future. But don’t assume solar energy is only accessible for giant companies like them. The cost of solar power has decreased
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Investing in renewable and green energy is on the rise and shows no sign of slowing down. Many companies would love to invest in a solar project for their commercial building but may feel limited by cost. Finding a commercial solar financing company that you trust could be your first step toward completing a successful
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Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits owners of solar energy systems for the electricity they add to the utility grid system, according to SEIA. It is one of the incentives to install solar systems for both business owners and homeowners. How does net metering work? The mechanism behind net metering is quite simple.
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Do solar panels really save money? The answer is yes. Solar panels save people’s money by reducing the electric bill. However, the amount of money you will save with the solar panels depends on a number of factors, including the direct hours of daily sunlight and the size and angle of your roof, as well
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A report by the Solar Foundation showed that approximately 5,489 K-12 schools in the U.S. now have solar power installations. The total capacity of all the installations produce enough to power about 190,000 homes. Notably, the state of California is the national leader in school solar power with 1,946 solar schools. Why Schools Are
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Rapid Growth for the Solar Industry The recent growth in the solar industry is a welcome one. The number of megawatts of renewable energy installed in the U.S. increased by almost 12 times over the last decade. At the same time, prices per watt for renewable energy have been going down rapidly. As of 2018,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Feb. 12, 2019) – in order to reduce operating costs, Affordable Family Storage worked with EnergyLink to install a stunning rooftop solar array, expecting to reduce energy costs by $23,000 in the first year and offset nearly the entire facility’s energy use. Affordable Family Storage reached out to EnergyLink because they wanted
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Installation of commercial solar projects usually takes 2 to 4 months on average, according to YellowLite. The installation itself only takes up a few weeks, but there are other steps that go into the process before solar panels can fully take charge of the facility. According to SunPower, the construction follows the four steps below:
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Finding the best ways to fund your commercial energy project or upgrades In this ever-changing world in which we live in, renewable and environmentally-friendly energy is becoming increasingly important. However, finding the funding to overhaul your business’s energy grid can seem daunting. Business owners might think an energy system update is too expensive, but there
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