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  • When Is The Best Time of Year to Install Solar?

    So you want to go solar but you may be wondering, what time of year is the best time of year to make the switch? Should you wait until the Fall or should you go solar in the Spring or Summer? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits each season has for going solar. By getting your solar panels installed in the Springtime or early Summer months (when the days are longer and solar potential is at ...
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  • What happens when your PNM Small Solar REC Purchase contract expires?

    If you were an early adopter of solar in New Mexico with the state's largest utility, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), you may be accustomed to receiving a check from PNM in addition to not having an electric bill. This was part of a legacy program that paid for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from the clean energy a solar system produced and put onto the grid. Many of these ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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. ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • BREAKING: Frosty Rejecting Eyes Made Out of Coal

    NORTH POLE, DECEMBER 2018 - Frosty The Snowman's is rejecting his two eyes made out of coal. Scientists have determined that this is the final phase of Frosty's determination to live a green life with no carbon output. In addition to giving up smoking his corncob pipe, Frosty recently became a Solar Advocate . "Global Warming is causing all the snow in the North Pole to melt," stated Snowman. This ...
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  • Go Solar & Save the Planet - It's Easy with No Out of Pocket Costs!

    Yes, you really can afford to go solar and help the environment while saving money at the same time! Most New Mexicans know that solar is a better energy alternative for our environment, can save you money by eliminating the need for rising and unpredictable utility bills, and creates energy independence, so the question many have is – Why hasn’t everyone gone solar? The answer is pretty simple; ...
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  • Santa Fe Green Building - Talking Solar in the Santa Fe Parade of Homes

    Santa Fe Parade of Homes Winners Trust Positive Energy Solar Positive Energy Solar has been a sponsor for the Haciendas - Santa Fe Parade of Homes for several years and continues with the 2018 Santa Fe Parade of Homes. Several of the homes this year included solar panels installed by Positive Energy Solar including two of the winners for "Best energy efficiency", "Best smart home technology" and ...
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  • Why Solar in the Summer Makes Dollars and Sense

    As the temperatures begin to rise, so do many electric bills throughout New Mexico. Utility companies charge more during the summer months when many are utilizing more electricity to try and stay cool. Turning this intense sunshine into savings has become easier than ever and Positive Energy Solar aims to help you make the switch. The average New Mexican will see their electric bill increase by ...
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  • Solar Net Metering in New Mexico

    What is Net Metering? Put simply, net metering is a utility billing mechanism available in New Mexico that offers a credit to residential and business customers who are making excess electricity with their solar panel systems and sending it back to the grid. Think of it like "roll-over" minutes/data where you are able to use at a later time. How Does Net Metering Work? With all of the abundance of ...
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  • Financing or Buying a Home with Solar from Homewise

    Positive Energy Solar partners with with several New Mexico builders and financing companies throughout the state. We offer solar financing options to install on your existing home, solar for new construction, or buying a new home from one of our building partners that have solar as a standard option, like Homewise ! Elena Gonzales of Homewise and Christopher Fortson, Marketing Coordinator at ...
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  • Solar Energy Glossary

    In New Mexico, having solar panels installed on your home or business is a smart way to save money and decrease your utility bills - Not only that, but the process of going solar is extremely easy once you've found the right solar energy company. With any cutting-edge technology, however, there can be a plethora of technical jargon, measurements, and qualifications used that are enough to make ...
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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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Trump's Tariffs Can't Stop Solar. Here's Why.

    Trump’s Tariffs Can’t Stop Solar. Here’s Why. This is the best time for homeowners and business owners to switch to clean, affordable energy. On January 22 nd , the Trump Administration announced a 30% tariff on US imports of solar cells and panels. But—for New Mexico homeowners and businessowners—the news doesn’t change a fundamental fact: 2018 is still an extraordinarily good time to go solar! ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 benefits of solar, ...
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  • 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! 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 (3651 ...
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  • 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 ...
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