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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 ...

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

A History of the 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 (SB518) 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 solar bill, officially titled the "New Solar Market Development Tax ...

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 ...

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 ...

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; ...

Santa Fe Green Building - Talking Solar in the Santa Fe Parade of Homes

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 "Best Green Infill Subdivision". Kim Shanahan of the Santa Fe ...

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 ...

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 ...

How Does Residential Solar Power Work?

Looking to reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bill? Solar panels are the way to do it ! But how do they actually produce electricity for your home? Take a look at the science behind this solar technology. Here's How Solar Panels Work: 1. The Photoelectric Effect Converts Sunlight into Direct Current Electricity. The panels feature a design that maximizes the energy created by the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

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 benefits of solar, ...

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 ...

Positive Energy Solar Explains the Technology Behind Solar Panels

Christopher Fortson, our Marketing Coordinator at Positive Energy Solar , discusses the need-to-know facts about going solar on KOB 4’s morning show. During the segment, which can be viewed at the bottom of this page, we explain the technology behind solar panels and what new customers should look for in a good warranty. The sleek, streamlined design of SunPower panels not only look good, they ...

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

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 same report. Regina Wheeler, CEO of Albuquerque-based Positive Energy Solar (NASDAQ: SPWR), ...

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 brewing in the Legislature now. The debate is ...

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: L ower 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 ...