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Looking for a New Career? Here’s Why the Solar Industry Could Be Right for You

What if we told you there’s an ever-growing industry full of purpose-filled work that you can feel good about at the end of the day, major career growth potential, and wages comparable to (and often higher than) industries of a similar vein? Sound interesting? Well, keep reading because we’re talking about the rapidly growing solar energy industry. Amidst our nation’s clean energy transition, ...

How Solar Advocates Are Driving a Decarbonized Future

Are you aware of how much influence you have on your neighbors by switching to solar energy? Your actions have more influence than you realize when it comes to decarbonizing our collective future. By your choice to go solar, your neighbors are likely to do the same according to research. Studies show that neighbors within 200 meters of one another are likely to influence the other to invest in a ...

7 Things to Consider Before Making the Switch to Solar Energy

The benefits of going solar are endless. From saving you money to creating a cleaner future for all, there’s no doubt that solar is a smart decision when it comes to powering your home or business. If you haven’t invested in solar yet, you likely still have questions about it. We’re here to dive into some things to consider before making your decision from the location of your home or business, to ...

What is a Certified B Corporation: Understanding a triple bottom line of People, Planet, Prosperity

Certified B Corporations, also called B-Corps, are a relatively new concept with a big mission: to champion business as a force for good. As defined by B Lab , the nonprofit network behind B Corp: Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B ...

Understanding Your Solar Battery Storage Options

As of 2021, more than 3 million solar energy systems have been installed across the United States, most of them being residential systems. With production tax credits and investment tax credits potentially getting a 10-year extension in the Build Back Better Act, which awaits passage by the Senate, homeowners have all the more reason to choose to make the switch to clean energy provided by the ...

In A Battery Operated Future - Recycling Is Required

The electric revolution is among us! With 145 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected to hit the road worldwide by 2030, we are quickly transitioning from relying on gas to batteries to help us get from point A to point B. While leaving the gas pump and dirty fossil fuels behind is exciting, it is important to plan ahead and start considering what we will do with the electronic waste on the ...

Can Solar Panels Be Recycled?

Solar energy is the fastest growing and most affordable energy source available. Over 3 million solar energy systems have been installed throughout the country in the past two decades with a third of those installations taking place in the past two years alone. Currently, there is enough solar energy capacity in the U.S. to power 7.7 million homes. So what do we do with those panels after their ...

Your Solar Supply Chain Matters - Consider the Source

When it comes to outsourcing the production of solar panels and equipment, a company must know its supply chain. Roughly 25 million people worldwide are victims of forced labor. Without consciously putting forth policies and practices to vet one’s supply chain, a business can unknowingly be complicit in labor abuse. The human rights abuses of hundreds of thousands of Uyghur Muslims in the Peoples ...

Solar Carports - Infrastructure for the EV Future

Meeting the Growing Energy Demands of Electric Vehicles With nearly 280 million cars on the road throughout the United States and as many as two billion parking spots across the nation, you could say the potential in the solar carport market is more than plentiful. According to the International Energy Agency, we can expect to have at least 145 million electric vehicles (EV) on the road by 2030. ...

Juneteenth - A Day of Freedom and Reflection

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers reached Galveston, TX to announce that Black people were officially free from enslavement and the Civil War was over. The announcement came almost two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation and this is the day that we now recognize as Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the United States. Slavery would not be legally abolished until December 1865 and ...

Minimizing Soft Costs Associated with Solar while Keeping Consumers Safe

As the solar energy industry continues to expand globally, there will continue to be ways to streamline the process for customers who wish to make the switch to clean energy. As it stands, processes like permitting, inspections, and grid interconnection varies widely based on where you live. For example, in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho solar permitting is currently automated through email and can ...

Will Investing In Solar Result in a Lien on My Home?

So you're interested in switching to solar energy, but you aren't sure whether you should own or lease a solar energy system and whether it will place a lien on your home. In this blog, we'll look at the differences between owning and leasing your solar panels, and which options could result in a lien. Solar Financing & UCC-1 When financing a solar energy system for your home, some lenders require ...

The Difference in Working With a Solar EPC vs. a Non-EPC

There’s no denying solar energy is booming these days and companies are popping up everywhere. Chances are you’ve come into contact with some form of solar company; whether you’ve been actively researching solar energy benefits, had someone knock on your door to talk to you about solar, or spent any amount of time on social media only to be inundated with solar advertisements ( some with vague or ...

Micro-Inverters vs. String Inverters - What's the Difference?

When researching all-things solar in your preparation to invest in clean energy, it is likely that you will see and hear terminology that you’ve never heard before like inverter and power optimizer. Then you might feel a tad bit overwhelmed once you find out that there are different types of inverters and that you will not always need to buy a power optimizer. Luckily, we’re here to walk you ...

What's the 411 on Homeowners Insurance & Solar Panels?

Solar panels are undoubtedly a big investment which leaves many wondering how to insure them. The Quezada Jacobs Family Agency, LLC answered a few of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to solar panels and insurance. 1.) Will adding rooftop solar panels to my home increase my insurance premium? Insurance coverage for roof-mounted solar panels is usually included in homeowner ...

How do I go Solar? A Step-by-Step Guide

Before diving into the how of going solar, your first question is likely should I go solar? Fortunately, our solar advisers can help guide you through this decision to ensure that you are informed and comfortable with making the switch to solar energy. Whether you have a flat roof, a pitched roof, metal, shingles, or tile, we are here to help you in the decision making process. There’s no ...

Federal Solar Incentives Renewed Through 2023

Homeowners rejoice! The looming deadline to receive solar incentives on your solar installation has been extended - through 2023. The Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) had been in a gradual step-down process over the last few years, and was set to expire in 2022 for residential solar installations. That changed, however, when Congress recently passed a $1.4 trillion federal spending and tax ...

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico's Solar Tax Credits

All the Answers You Need in One Place There are a lot of great tax credits and benefits available for solar customers but finding out what you qualify for and how to get it can be a real hassle. With state policies and available rebates changing every year, there’s a lot of information out there about solar tax credits, and not all of it’s accurate. That’s why we’ve broken down the most frequently ...

Printable Valentine's Cards (FREE) - Sustainability Themed

This year for Valentine's Day, why not show off your love with these FREE printable Valentine's Day Cards from Positive Energy Solar! They're perfect for the sustainable and eco-friendly minded loved ones in your life - sure to make their faces "light up" with joy! s Click on one of the free valentine's day cards above and download them today! If you love solar and want to learn more or schedule a ...

GET INVOLVED: New Mexico Solar Tax Credit SB29

Friends, SB29, The Solar Market Development Income Tax Credit, is being heard in the Senate Corporations Committee. It is sponsored by Sen. Mimi Stewart and Rep. Matthew McQueen, and supported by the Governor as one of her top priorities. We urge you to call the Senate Corporations members (listed below) to demonstrate your support for the legislation. Please call and write with a personalized ...

How to Finance Your Solar Panels in New Mexico

How to Finance Your Solar Panels in New Mexico Installing a rooftop solar system on your home may be one of the best decisions you can make to secure the long-term financial future of your family. However, there is often a disconnect between the long-term benefits and the short-term cost of installing the panels. Most families will need to finance all or part of their system . Luckily, there are ...

Meet Your Most Trusted New Mexico Solar Installers

Chances are, you know someone who has made the switch to solar or, at the very least, you’ve noticed solar panels being installed throughout Albuquerque , Rio Rancho , and the Santa Fe area. There’s also a good chance you’ve seen some of Positive Energy Solar’s work – we’ve been installing solar on homes and businesses in New Mexico for over 21 years including notable projects for Santa Fe Public ...

Positive Energy Solar - Serving New Mexico's solar energy needs since 1997

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves, we're Positive Energy Solar! What's in a name? You may have noticed our logo and name has "changed" recently, here's why: Back in 2015, we tried a marketing experiment with SunPower and co-branded our name to "SunPower by Positive Energy Solar". This ended up causing brand confusion as people didn't know what to call us anymore or whether we were still the same ...

New Mexico Solar Tax Credit - Legislative Update

New Mexico Solar Tax Credits While the 30% Federal Tax Credit for solar is set to begin ramping down at the end of 2019, a new bill (SB29) introduced into the 2019 legislative session would reintroduce the New Mexico Solar Tax Credit. New Mexico's previous solar tax credit system expired in 2016. The current 30% solar tax credit will apply to any solar installation completed by December 31, 2019. ...

2019 Is The Time To Go Solar-Reserve Your Solar Installation Spot!

Let's be honest, you've probably been considering installing solar for a while but just keep putting it off. You know solar energy is better for the environment, and you're keenly aware that installing solar panels on your home can save you money in the process. Maybe you had other home improvement projects to complete first, thought you couldn't afford to get solar panels for your home, or maybe ...