With solar energy becoming increasingly popular (in 2016, the market doubled in size), many home and business owners are interested in not only installing solar energy systems, but also in technology that can be used to store excess energy produced by their solar panels. There are several types of solar energy batteries for energy storage, […]
Energize Your Business by Switching to Solar Power
Is your company considering making the switch from traditional, non-renewable energy to a more cost-effective and environmentally conscious alternative? Solar energy is a great option. There are numerous financial and environmental benefits to using solar energy, and it can help your business stand out as an industry leader. If all this buzz about solar has […]
Commercial LED Lighting: Increase Your Company’s Energy Efficiency
Light emitting diode lights, widely known as LEDs, are emerging as an energy efficient, convenient alternative to traditional lighting. LED lighting is a great first step towards increasing your commercial property’s energy efficiency, which will save you money while allowing your company to have a positive environmental impact, while saving on electrical bills. If you’re […]
Solar Panel Installation: Working With Homeowners’ Associations (HOA)
The path to becoming energy self-sufficient by leveraging the power of solar energy is a worthy goal. Having said that, it is also true that for some, the path to ‘going green’ can be more circuitous, particularly if you are a member of a homeowners’ association (HOA). The purpose of a HOA is to protect […]
Case Study: Crankshaft Supply
A couple of years ago, owner Jay Miller was looking to finance a new solar array for his business. Crankshaft Supply remanufactures and refurbishes automotive parts to save the time and expense of having to manufacture new parts. In essence, Jay’s company repurposes and recycles old parts so they can be reused.
Minnesota PACE: Creative Financing for Businesses
Download PACE Financing .PDF > PACE stands for Minnesota Property Assessed Clean Energy. Through this innovative program, owners of commercial businesses can access competitive private financing through a partnership between local governments and the St. Paul Port Authority. Building owners who use PACE financing for their solar energy installations, finance their projects through property taxes, […]