Nonprofit Covenant Tribal Solar Initiative receives nearly $800,000 MacArthur grant for solar projects

Covenant Tribal Solar Initiative, a Native-led nonprofit organization that empowers American Indian tribes to replace extractive energy systems with clean, regenerative energy has received a $775,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T.…

How to achieve the highest appraisal value for home solar projects

Ipsun Solar By Robin LeBaron, co-founder and president, Pearl Certification Residential solar salespeople hear this question regularly: “If I install solar on my roof, will it add value to my home when I sell it?” The salesperson is likely…

People of the 10th anniversary Top Solar Contractors list: Hilary Fiene, Stateline Solar

For the 10th anniversary of the Top Solar Contractors list, we’re sharing Q&A’s with the people who make the industry run every day. Read more interviews here. How’d you get started in solar? My start in solar was as a supporter.…

Josh Kenyon and Bill Nesbitt, Core Development Group

For the 10th anniversary of the Top Solar Contractors list, we’re sharing Q&A’s with the people who make the industry run every day. Read more interviews here. How’d you get started in solar? Kenyon: I was accepted into the Chamber…

People of the 10th anniversary Top Solar Contractors list: Arnel Catic, Tron Solar

For the 10th anniversary of the Top Solar Contractors list, we’re sharing Q&A’s with the people who make the industry run every day. Read more interviews here. How’d you get started in solar? I grew up in war-torn Bosnia where I…

New Illinois law makes it easier for HOA community members to install rooftop solar

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation protecting Illinoisians’ right to clean energy and access to solar power. A revision to the Homeowners’ Energy Policy Statement Act, HB 644 will guarantee homeowners’ rights to place solar on their…

SunPower partners with Wallbox to offer EV chargers during solar installs

SunPower announced it is teaming up with Wallbox to make the switch to an electric lifestyle more convenient, affordable and sustainable. Through the strategic alliance, new SunPower customers can opt to install a Wallbox home EV charger…

KORE Power to build massive lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Arizona

KORE Power has plans to construct the first U.S.-owned lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Maricopa County, Arizona. Credit: KORE Power The 1 million sq ft manufacturing facility, dubbed the KOREPlex, will support up to 12 GWh of…

Aries Power makes money greener with 19.3-kW solar array on New York bank

Aries Power of Albany, New York installed 43 solar panels on the roof of Ulster Savings Bank‘s location in Red Hook. This solar initiative is part of the bank’s commitment to lessening its impact on the environment by incorporating sustainable…

California state licensing board votes to allow only C-10 contractors to install solar and storage projects

The Contractor State Licensing Board (CSLB) voted 11-3 on July 28 to restrict and impede the lawful trade of 80% of California’s licensed solar contractors to continue installing solar and energy storage systems. This vote comes despite…