Last week, some of the Exact Solar family took a tour of Lincoln Financial Field, which is home to both the Philadelphia Eagles as well as innovative green technology. Our enthusiastic guide Norm Vossschulte, Director of Guest Experience, did a wonderful job of walking us through all of the sustainability efforts that have developed at the stadium. Here […]
The Best Holiday Gift: Solar ITC Extended
Exact Solar could not have asked for a better holiday gift. On December 18, Congress passed the $1.1 trillion omnibus bill, which included an extension of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar energy projects. The solar ITC was originally scheduled to drop down to 10 percent for commercial, and zero for residential projects, at the […]
Stop Fooling Yourself: Climate Change is a War
Just last night, I was just one of 1,200 people from countries all over the world who stood before former Vice President Al Gore, applauding with passion in our hearts and tears in our eyes, as we officially became Climate Reality Leaders. Some were under the age of 10, while others were walking with canes. […]
Clinton’s Campaign Goes Greener
Welcome to Exact Solar’s ‘How Green is the 2016 Presidential Election? The Nation, a weekly political magazine, and 350 Action have teamed up and asked major political candidates in the Democratic, Republican and Green parties to “neither solicit nor accept campaign contributions from any oil, gas or coal company.” We know that it’s early in […]
New Jersey Raises Cap on Net Metering, Making Solar More Profitable
Since the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill that would increase solar incentives in the Garden State, we have been waiting patiently for an update from Gov. Chris Christie. On Aug. 10, he finally signed the bill into law. The bill is designed to further encourage New Jersey residents and small businesses to investment in […]
Installing Solar Increases Property Value
There are many benefits that come with going solar, from cutting energy bills to joining the movement toward a more sustainable society. There is another key benefit that is often overlooked—and probably for good reason. If you’re looking to go solar, you probably aren’t planning on selling your home any time soon. But the truth of […]