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Put Some Sunshine Into Tax Time

Solar power can cut your electricity costs --- and your tax bill. The financial case for going solar gets stronger every day. With advancing technologies and the rapid adoption of renewable energy, solar has become more affordable and efficient than ever. A typical system installed today will pay for itself in an average of just five years. By effectively eliminating your electricity bills, a ...

Your Choice of Solar Company Matters

Installing solar panels is a powerful way to reduce your utility bills, strengthen the local economy, and support the environment. But not all solar is created equal and your choice of solar company matters. While the industry is committed to strong standards for consumers, some solar installers have recently come under scrutiny for aggressive sales tactics and unfair business practices; even ...

How the New Tax Bill Improves the Financial Performance of Commercial Solar PV

This post originally from our friends over at Namaste solar. The final draft of the new tax bill delivered some unexpected benefits to the solar industry and to commercial entities interested in going solar. The tax bill changes the risk and rewards calculations involved in commercial solar energy and moves the needle further into the reward territory. The two provisions at play are the reduced ...

Clearing the Air: ​No ​Solar Fees ​for New Mexican Customers of El Paso Electric

El Paso Electric ​will instate ​ a “minimum bill” ​in Texas for new​ solar customers but not in New Mexico. ____ In December, the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) approved a plan to let El Paso Electric impose a minimum bill of $30 on new solar customers – likely the highest such fee anywhere in the nation. While the misguided move ​will​ deny ​some ​​Texas homeowners the ​full ...

SunPower® by Positive Energy Solar Food Drive 2017

Albuquerque Solar Design Center - 3651 Princeton Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM This year in New Mexico, more than 360,000 people, our neighbors, are at-risk of hunger. Let's make a positive change, together! SunPower® by Positive Energy Solar is proud to partner with The Storehouse New Mexico to help end hunger in New Mexico. Bring your shelf stable food donations to our Albuquerque solar design center ...

The Quick and Clean Guide to Solar Financing

The dollars and cents of sustainable energy for your home or business While most Americans know that solar is a smart bet for the environment and for self-reliance, here’s a surprising fact about installing rooftop solar panels: It’s a better financial investment than the stock market. According to a recent study from North Carolina State University, homeowners who invest in a 5 kilowatt solar ...

Looming Threat of Tariff on Solar Panels - Get Solar Now or Pay More Later

Seize the moment for unprecedented low installation costs. The price of solar has fallen dramatically. Installation costs are now half what they were in 2008 and 100 times less than what they were back in 1978. But new action from the White House could undo much of this progress. President Trump is now threatening to place tariffs on imports of solar panels—an action that could double the cost of ...

Can Solar Panels Break?

Yes, solar panels break sometimes, but probably not in the way you are thinking. Most solar panels are manufactured to withstand some pretty heavy beatings from the elements, so its pretty unlikely that you would see a physically broken solar panel. In fact, SunPower panels are guaranteed to be durable enough to endure “golf-ball-sized” hail plummeting down on them and have the highest rating in ...

NM's solar execs counter Trump's climate plan

President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order calling for energy independence that calls for eliminating restrictions on federal coal leasing and rolling back regulations governing methane, won’t stop renewable energy’s momentum, New Mexico’s top solar energy executives say. Ron Corio, CEO of Albuquerque-headquartered Array Technologies Inc., a company providing solar tracking equipment ...

New Mexico ranks third in the nation for the percentage of women working in this industry

New Mexico ranks third in the nation for the percentage of women working in this industry Women made up nearly 50 percent of New Mexico’s solar industry workers in 2016, according to a report from The Solar Foundation. That puts New Mexico at No. 3 nationally when it comes to the percentage of solar jobs held by women. Nationwide, women make up 28 percent of the solar workforce, according to the ...

Solar Energy Leasing May Have Hidden Costs

Solar Energy Leasing May Have Hidden Costs There is little debate that utilizing renewable energy is a beneficial, conscientious and wise choice to make for homeowners. Not only does it help reduce your carbon footprint and make you a better steward of resources, but it also has significant financial benefits and incentives. While many understand the benefits of solar, there is a solar debate ...

Going solar is cheaper and easier than ever. Here's what you need to know.

The Quick and Clean Guide to Going Solar: Want to install home solar? Here’s what to do. Millions of Americans are installing solar. It’s a way to: lower electricity bills enjoy stable and predictable energy prices support the nation’s energy independence help ensure clean air and water There’s never been a better time to install solar. While New Mexico electricity rates typically increase by ...

SunPower by Positive Energy Solar nets top regional award

LAS CRUCES – SunPower by Positive Energy Solar, a New Mexico-based solar installer, has received the SunPower Commercial Regional Top Producer of the Year award for its outstanding commercial solar performance as a SunPower dealer in 2016. The company also received this award in 2014. “Earning SunPower’s 2016 ‘Commercial Regional Top Producer of the Year’ award for our success delivering the ...

Good Day New Mexico Talks to SunPower by Positive Energy Solar About the Benefits of Going Solar

Good Day New Mexico sat down with Christopher Fortson and Megan Bodenheimer from SunPower by Positive Energy Solar to talk about some of the benefits of going solar. Did you know you can go solar for zero-down or that going solar actually saves you money? Call us today to see why it Pays to be Positive!

Good Day New Mexico Talks to SunPower by Positive Energy Solar About Solar Fundraising Campaign for Adelante

Good Day New Mexico sat down with Megan Bodenheimer and Jill Beets about the partnership between Adelante Development Center and SunPower by Positive Energy Solar. As part of our commitment to New Mexico and our communities, SunPower by Positive Energy Solar has created a fundraising campaign we call “1for1.” When someone interested in getting solar requests a free solar consultation, SunPower by ...

Six Reasons We're Thankful For Solar in New Mexico

New Mexico’s solar energy potential is vast and the adoption of solar panel installation is growing exponentially, and for good reason. There are a variety of benefits it provides well outside the scope of the simple energy generation. From economic impacts like job creation across the state, to the personal benefits of reliable renewable energy independence and, of course, environmental benefits! ...

The Value of Solar: A new study could change the way Los Alamos compensates solar producers

By: Karen Paramanandam This week, the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities hosted a hearing on how to quantify the benefits that solar energy creates for our community. This is a crucial question. We all know that harvesting New Mexico’s bountiful sunshine can create a cleaner environment, but many of the biggest advantages of solar energy are economic: creating jobs, boosting property values, and ...

5 Reasons to Go Solar in Your First Home

If you recently bought a new home, congratulations! You’re probably still getting used to your new expenses; xeriscaping, new appliances, painting, and utility bills. The first three are one-time expenses, but your utility bills will just keep coming. And while you’re probably busy settling in, it’s worth carving out a few extra hours from your busy schedule to consider solar power’s extraordinary ...