by Kelsey Misbrener, Solar Power World – When Sheryl Lane, COO at Earth Electric, first heard about consumer solar marketplace EnergySage, she was excited about the opportunity and signed up her company right away. But after putting in more than 100 quotes and not landing any jobs, she wondered what was going wrong. Lane thought […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday approved tariffs on imported solar-energy components and large washing machines in a bid to help U.S. manufacturers. The Republican’s decision followed recommendations for tariffs by the U.S. International Trade Commission. “The president’s action makes clear again that the Trump administration will always defend American workers, farmers, ranchers, […]

Philadelphia Inquirer – Philadelphia solar installers on Tuesday said the Trump administration’s imposition of 30 percent tariffs on imported solar panels would drive up the cost to install systems and put the brakes on the growth of renewable energy.  “We’re going to lose sales,” said Micah Gold-Markel, the owner of Solar States, a Philadelphia installer whose sales […]

On October 1, 2017, Dara Bortman of Exact Solar was invited to speak to listeners of Franklin Retirement Radio. She answered the investors’ questions about solar energy systems and their financial value. Homeowners in eastern Pennsylvania or western New Jersey will find this 15 minute discussion very informative. Dara shares information and details about key […]