This is your SolarWakeup for November 25th, 2013
A short week with the holidays coming up to close out November. As we enter the week of Thanksgiving let's give thanks for a different segment each day this week. Today, let us say thank you to the small group of solar professionals working on policy. Their work helps business happen which pays all of our bills. Too many groups to name but with State by State battles and ITC talks coming up, help trade groups by becoming a member or hire a policy wonk internally if you can. They are always appreciated!
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Top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week! #1 Fox News: Solar firm linked to Obama donors could be ‘next Solyndra,’ #2 RE World: Four Things You Should Know about Adding Battery Backup to Solar #3 Barron’s: Barron’s Story on SolarCity Sparks Congressional Inquiry #4 New Republic: A War Over Solar Power Is Raging Within the GOP #5 Greentech Media: 10 Takeaways: SolarCity’s Securitized Portfolio #6 Energy Collective: Energy Innovation: 6 Radical Solar Energy Technologies #7 HuffPost: Solar Energy Could Be America’s Greatest National Security Asset #8 Greentech Media: ‘Stealth Business Lobbyist’ Plans Offensive Against Net Metering #9 NPR: Solar Can Cut Summer Peak Power Demand in … Read More
This is your SolarWakeup for November 22nd, 2013
A couple of interesting notes about the pending attack on net metering. One utility exec mentioned at the solar summit this week that "net metering is here to stay", so the question remains, What does a utility execs version of net metering look like? Net metering is the policy that makes distributed solar energy work, and we have to fight to keep our access to the grid strong.
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This is your SolarWakeup for November 21st, 2013
Today is a great example of content created by solar industry insiders. Making your views, opinions and expertise known publicly on a routine basis is the path to becoming a thought leader. Only through writing your content can that be a title given to you and your company not putting it into your Twitter profile.
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This is your SolarWakeup for November 20th, 2013
As November comes to a close, please find the October edition of the Solar Marketing Insight. During October, the stories come out about market segments and solar finance. Creating content for public consumption can be a simple and cost effective way to establish your brand presence in the market. SWu helps publications spread the message about great content. If you aren't sure what your company can write about, shoot us an email, we always look for a way to help.
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This is your SolarWakeup for November 19th, 2013
The first day of the Distributed Solar Summit yielded much talk about improving environments for financing. Cost of capital, access to debt, and of course uniform credit pools through PACE or fico score groups. Projects seems to be the bottleneck, especially projects with reasonable customer acquisition costs. Tomorrow more talk about financing innovation driving solar growth, stay tuned and follow on twitter for some live info.
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This is your SolarWakeup for November 18th, 2013
This morning's Wakeup coming from the skies as I make my way to the Distributed Solar Summit in San Diego. Speaking on a panel later today to discuss how PACE markets are changing the solar industry for the better. While credit issues keep good solar projects from moving forward, financing innovation like Demeter's PACE3P products will help advance solar investment in commercial markets. Stay tuned for more insight from this conference all week!
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Top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week! #1 Atlantic: The Next Big Innovation in Renewable Energy Won’t Be Technological #2 Medium: Solar energy will be F-ing huge #3 US News: Arizona regulators adopt $5 monthly solar fee #4 Greentech Media: Are Solar Panels Facing the Wrong Direction? #5 NY Times: Solar Power Begins to Shine as Environmental Benefits Pay Off #6 White House: Solar Power is a Force Multiplier for Us All #7 Breaking News: I Shouldn’t Have to Pay for My Neighbor’s Solar #8 Smart Planet: Financial innovation is the next big thing in clean energy #9 NY Times: Bonds Backed by Solar Power Payments … Read More
This is your SolarWakeup for November 15th, 2013
Future solar users in Arizona will be billed $5/month for net metering benefits. APS was asking for $50-$100 per month and spent $10 for every $1 on the solar side. This is a solar victory, we were able to mobilize; show the public and the commissioners that the APS proposal was wrong. APS tried everything in and outside the known playbook to get their way. Our industry will continue to be more sustainable with policy victories and increased revenues!
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This is your SolarWakeup for November 14th, 2013
Today, the ACC is expected to decide the future of Arizona net metering policies. Based on the facts coming from the case, my hope is that the decision is based on actuality which showcase the benefits created by net metered solar energy. Solar is a vital part of the energy portfolio and the ACC will have to look into the future. Consumers will benefit by their foresight and more solar in Arizona!
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