One of the stealth technologies that was unveiled at the recent Solar Power International trade show in Salt Lake City a few weeks ago is the plug-and-play solar+storage+nanogrid solution from start-up DR Microgrid, of Santa Ana, CA. It looks like a killer app because it is the only other system of its kind on the US market except that of Sonnen, which is more expensive, says DR Microgrid President AJ Perkins.
It was recently announced that the HERO financing option of Renovate America is estimated to have created over 25,000 jobs. Renovate America is a leading provider of home-improvement financing in the US. Greg Frost, the organization’s National Communications Director, answered some questions for CleanTechnica.
Earlier this spring, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance released its 2018 Community Power State Scorecard, revealing the the best and worst states for local clean energy across the country.
Originally published at ilsr.org. Each year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance provides a score for each state’s energy policies based on how they help or hinder local clean energy action. In 2018, 21 states had a failing grade, 17 were mediocre, 11 had a passing grade, and just 2 excelled … [continued]
The Trump administration faces big decisions on tariffs and electricity rates that could upend the US solar industry, but the fight to save solar is just beginning.
California Governor Jerry Brown signed two landmark companion pieces of legislation into law last week which serve to create a comprehensive consumer protection, underwriting, and regulatory framework for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing.
A promising energy efficiency program could get closer to reaching its massive potential after a federal policy tweak that tempers lenders’ concerns to allow more homeowners to cash in.
San Francisco–based residential solar lender Dividend Solar announced earlier this year that it would partner with PACE provider Figtree Financing in a merger which included a $200 million commitment from LL Funds to fuel the growth of the combined entity. In news which sort of got swept under the carpet from June, … [continued]
Originally published on The ECOreport. By Terri Steele State and local governments embrace PACE because of its ability to create jobs, promote economic development, meet sustainability standards and improve local building stock using no public monies. According to PACENation, 32 US states and the District of Columbia have enabled PACE … [continued]
Originally published on The ECOreport. By Terri Steele “PACE in general is solving a marketplace failure in the residential sector in terms of energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation” — Ellen Qualls, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs Renovate America At a time when investors are skittish over market … [continued]
