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How we Generated Positive Energy throughout 2022

At Positive Energy Solar, we are all about making a positive difference in the lives of our employees and community members. We are driven by opportunities to invest dollars and time toward creating a more sustainable future for generations to come. At our company, we believe in the power of purpose-driven business . We also believe in the power of community . As a Certified B-Corporation , we ...

Is There Such a Thing as Free Solar Panels From the Government?

You have likely seen ads promoting “free solar”, “No-cost solar program”, “Free solar from the government” or something similar. With so many ads out there touting this, you may have asked yourself whether the government is really giving solar panels to homeowners for free – the answer is no, but keep reading to learn the truth about government incentives for solar and how financing options may ...

Going Solar Without Getting Burned: the Importance of Local Solar Service

The future is bright for solar in New Mexico – now more than ever – thanks to the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act which upgraded and extended the Federal Tax Credit to 30% for the next 10 years ! While this is a significant win for solar, not all of the recent NM solar headlines have been positive as an influx of solar companies coming into New Mexico have led to inconsistent client ...

Federal and Local Tax Incentives Supporting Solar and Energy Efficiency

The Inflation Reduction Act offers excellent incentives for adopting solar energy as well as preparing your home for better energy efficiency. In this blog, we cover some of the tax incentives you have to look forward to in the next decade. Keep in mind, these are just some of the tax incentives that support solar adoption, home upgrades, and electric vehicles . For a better understanding of what ...

Federal Initiatives Supporting Distributed Generation and the Grid of the Future

The Inflation Reduction Act seems to check most of the boxes necessary for making the U.S. electrical grid run on 100% clean electricity by 2035 and a zero-emissions economy by 2050 possible. There are incentives for solar, battery storage, wind, electric vehicles, and more! While this will undoubtedly bring more renewables to the grid, we’d be remiss not to point out that our current electrical ...

8 Tips to Understand and Compare Solar Energy Proposals & Find the Best Solar Company

So, you’re serious about having solar panels installed and making the switch to renewable energy. Although there are many potential advantages, it’s worth taking the time to consider your options as thoroughly as possible. Don’t let the complexity of solar proposals overwhelm you and your decision to go solar. While each solar company has their own unique proposal, there are several key pieces of ...

Solar tariffs & U.S. manufacturing needs – what you need to know

By now you’ve probably heard about the Department of Commerce’s (DOC) investigation into whether Chinese solar manufacturers had been improperly funneling parts through Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam; four countries that supply approximately 80% of the PV cells and modules used here in the United States. These solar tariffs, along with supply chain constraints and growing demand for ...

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 ...