In 2019, the United States surpassed 2 million solar installations, doubling from 2016 numbers and likely to double again by 2023. That sounds nice. But what does that translate to? Digging a little deeper, we find the country currently has enough solar capacity to power 18 million homes. That’s no small number. Adding to this … Continued
You, as a builder, not only design exceptional homes but are also a force for environmental change. How is that? Well, today, the construction industry provides consumers access to green building materials and equipment. And this is important because, as we all know, solar is now mandatory in California. Not to be outdone, 10 states … Continued
Have you ever seen “LEED Certified” on a building? Ever wondered what it meant? If you’re a builder, you likely know already. But to ensure there’s no confusion, the LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.” The United States Green Building Council sponsors the LEED program, which provides the most widely recognized green … Continued
As a homebuilder, you possess great expertise that most people don’t. And your years of hands-on experience have taught you the do’s and don’t’s building a house. But what do you know about solar energy systems? And, more specifically, solar financing? You’re already incredibly busy. This guide can help you advise your buyers by walking … Continued
In 2018, California passed the first-ever housing rule requiring new homes built to install solar panels. This solar mandate went into effect on January 1, 2020, and is part of the state’s goal to acquire 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources within 30 years. This new legislation has generated confusion and forced builders … Continued
As a builder, you have an imposing task: juggling countless consumer preferences. When designing a new community, you have to consider current trends in the overall market along with location-specific preferences. One significant decision builders are now weighing is whether to install solar in new communities. Some consumers are opposed to buying a home with … Continued
Solar panel power systems are becoming incredibly popular in both residential and commercial projects. More and more, business owners and homeowners alike understand how much solar power boosts their energy efficiency while significantly reducing utility costs. Builders who handle both residential and commercial projects are called upon to incorporate solar into new builds. When your … Continued
As a builder, have you been inundated with chatter of solar lately? We can try to run from it, but we can’t hide for long nowadays. Renewable energies have gone mainstream. You see it everywhere you look. Solar panels are on everything: streetlights, parking meters, and sitting right next to your local power plant. And … Continued
For a home buyer, hearing the words that a solar system will be put on their newly-constructed home is music to their ears. Why, you might ask? Solar is a serious benefits giver. Homebuyers are seeking out solar because they gain: A lifetime of savings on electricity bills (and the system pays for itself) Decreased … Continued
Do you remember when you first heard about carbon emissions and the “greenhouse effect”? It may have been decades ago. Can you guess when the “greenhouse effect” was first coined? All the way back in 1827, a French mathematician first used the term. Tuck that nugget away in case you ever find yourself on Jeopardy. … Continued