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Contractor’s Corner: Radiance Solar Nationwide DG installer prioritizes data analytics and quality control.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:20 +0000

The solar industry often talks about ways to cut the soft costs of running a business — the behind-the-scenes project management software, training processes and data analytics that keep projects on schedule and up to quality. But one EPC says now is instead the time for investment into these areas to meet IRA requirements and…

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Contractor’s Corner: Bombard Electric Electrical contractor and solar developer rides wave of large-scale energy storage growth.

Sara Carbone — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:10 +0000

Utility-scale solar is experiencing a particularly exciting boom lately, with SEIA reporting an increase of 22.5 GWDC of capacity in 2023, a 77% increase over the year before. Several companies are capitalizing on this growth, bolstered by supportive federal policy and innovative technological developments. Bombard Electric is a Las Vegas-based full-service electrical contractor with expertise…

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Contractor’s Corner: Standard Solar Solar developer recognizes vital role of technological innovations and promise of community solar.

Sara Carbone — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:21 +0000

Several mid-sized solar businesses are experiencing rapid growth this year and looking to scale sustainably and effectively. They are also enjoying the uninterrupted flow of opportunities brought by the Inflation Reduction Act and the community solar sector. Standard Solar, a national solar developer, financier and owner-operator of more than 350 MW of solar, has been…

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Contractor’s Corner: Ipsun Solar Washington, D.C., solar development company is using innovation to cut costs and transform the customer experience.

Sara Carbone — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:01 +0000

In the wake of a slower year for many solar sectors, developers are working hard to lower soft costs and make solar and storage more easily accessible to prospects. They’re also constantly looking for ways to adapt to the changes brought by the Inflation Reduction Act. Ipsun Solar, a Washington, D.C.-based solar developer, often finds…

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Contractor’s Corner: Burns & McDonnell Utility-scale EPC prioritizes training to save time on big jobs.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:07 +0000

Utility solar sites are becoming more challenging to develop, with most of the vast, flat options already gobbled up by now. Choosing an EPC that’s organized, experienced and well-trained in the latest technology for less-than-ideal site layouts can be the difference between an on-time and on-budget completion or a missed target. Kansas City, Missouri-based Burns…

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Contractor’s Corner: Alternative Energy Southeast (AES) Georgia installer builds trusted brand with electrical background and willingness to try new tech.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:27 +0000

The residential and commercial solar market is a competitive space, with national players and local outfits each vying for a piece. While bigger companies may be able to offer lower prices with their economies of scale, smaller companies with established local reputations often boast the highest-quality jobs and post-install service. One such regional business, Alternative…

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Contractor’s Corner: Vibe Solar California residential contractor adapts to NEM 3.0 with more storage and new services.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:48 +0000

After a drawn-out battle, the new NEM 3.0 net billing regime is officially in place in California. Residential contractors are learning to adapt their businesses to ensure homeowners see adequate savings through their investments. Lancaster, California-based Vibe Solar has pivoted its business to adapt to the new normal, adding full roofing services to its offerings…

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Contractor’s Corner: Renewable IPP Alaskan EPC brings large-scale solar projects to The Last Frontier.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:37 +0000

Renewable IPP is a young EPC company in the far northwest that just energized a milestone project — an 8.5-MW solar array in Houston, Alaska. In this episode of the Contractor’s Corner podcast, I talk to Jenn Miller, CEO, and Chris Colbert, CFO, about the things that make utility-scale solar in Alaska different from the…

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Contractor’s Corner: Solar Power of Oklahoma Residential and commercial installer brings renewables to major oil and gas state.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:39 +0000

Setting out as one of the first companies to sell solar power in one of the biggest oil and gas-producing states in the union is not for the faint of heart. But J.W. Peters and Kevin Jones, both construction industry veterans, saw the opportunity in renewable energy in 2016 and went for it. In this…

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Contractor’s Corner: BQ Energy Brownfield solar developer stays busy within its chosen specialty.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:18 +0000

BQ Energy is a national renewable energy developer working solely on brownfield projects. The company started in wind development but quickly found success in adding solar to otherwise unusable lands. In this episode of the Contractor’s Corner podcast, founder Paul Curran talks about the evolution of brownfield solar development and how new technologies are expanding…

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Contractor’s Corner: Sundance Power Systems This rooftop installer has been instrumental in maintaining solar incentives in North Carolina.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:12 +0000

Dave Hollister started Sundance Power Systems in Weaverville, North Carolina, back in the ’90s, driven by his passion for environmental activism. As a PV pioneer, Hollister learned how to work with regulators and other stakeholders early on to push for solar-friendly policies and incentives. In this episode of the Contractor’s Corner podcast, Hollister talks about…

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Contractor’s Corner: Summit Ridge Energy Community solar developer forges partnerships to accelerate U.S. manufacturing and clean energy employment.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:33 +0000

The Biden Administration sees community solar as a key ingredient to decarbonizing the electric grid in a way that’s equitable for all. The Dept. of Energy set a goal in 2021 for these systems to power the equivalent of five million households by 2025. Developers are ready to meet the moment but are held back…

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Contractor’s Corner: Black & Veatch This century-old company evolved into renewable energy construction and isn’t looking back.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Black & Veatch is a legacy construction company that prides itself on embracing change and new technologies. Although it started in fossil fuel development, the company pivoted to EPC work for solar, storage and now green hydrogen in the 2010s. The company built a Florida solar project that made national headlines last year for keeping…

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Contractor’s Corner: Arizona Energy Pros Small Arizona installer invests time and money into global volunteer efforts.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:27 +0000

In this episode of the Contractor’s Corner podcast, we talk to family-owned residential installation company Arizona Energy Pros about prioritizing volunteer energy work despite its small size. Rusty and Amanda Gardner took over the company in 2020 and forged a partnership with GivePower, a nonprofit with a mission to build and deploy solar-powered clean water…

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Contractor’s Corner: Solar One Nonprofit solar problem-solvers help New Yorkers bring resilience to their communities.

Kelsey Misbrener — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:47 +0000

In this episode of the Contractor’s Corner podcast, we talk to nonprofit solar organization Solar One about its mission to bring solar + storage installations to at-risk communities in New York City. Solar One’s director of resilient solar, Angelica Ramdhari, was one of nine women recently honored by the Dept. of Energy with a C3E…

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