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Power to the People: How Communities are Shaping Solar Development Discover how local communities and tribes are gaining more influence over where wind and solar projects are built. Explore the new wave of community involvement in energy.

Here's a short video for those I met at the New York Self Storage Association (NYSSA) Fall Conference (relevant for all commercial building owners as well). The top 3 reasons why you should consider switching to solar power: - Tax Credits: Solar installations provide substantial federal tax credits. 💰 - State Incentives: Especially in New York... programs like #NYSun pay significant cash rebates based on the size of the system. - Lifetime Utility Cost Savings: The long-term savings on utility costs directly increase your building's net operating income (NOI)...$1 million on average 📈 Let us help you... → Evaluate your current energy costs. ↳ Consider the financial impact of solar on your bottom line. Roovio Solar is made up of a team of independent experts who represent you on your green tech choices and match you with the best solar installers tailored to your needs...AND we maximize the incentives. #SelfStorage #Solar #SolarPanels #NYSERDA #ITC #SolarIncentives Holly Fiorello Carol Mixon Nicholas Malagisi Laura VonGerichten-b699843 Guy Middlebrooks Zachary Dickens-9839295 Pete Panos Adam Steckler Frank Crivello-448807a James Coakley Frank Certo Frank G. Relf Architect, P.C. Linda Cinelli Maximillian Raymond Mahalek Mark Dean AIA, NCARB Mike Larson-5275728 Robert Williams Spencer Graves-5a5a2a80 Steven Thorley-64b34b39 John Ravitz Ron Kamen - EarthKind Energy Consulting Dan Singer Leo Wiegman Noam Bramson Peter McCartt Michael Murphy NYSERDA The Business Council of Westchester Potential Energy Coalition Sustainable Westchester, Inc.

💰 Washington solar incentives can save you thousands! Our latest guide reveals every 2025 solar incentive available to WA homeowners! https://lnkd.in/gvt673Zx

An interesting point raised here Gemma Goddard. Balancing the need for renewable energy, housing, and infrastructure with protecting land for food production is certainly going to be a challenge. Perhaps a stronger emphasis on utilising brownfield sites or integrating solutions like rooftop solar or vertical farming into urban developments could help address this. It’s a complex issue!

Solar panels are one of the most effective ways to reduce energy costs and environmental impact in residential homes. 🌞 What do you think about the future of solar in housing? #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenBuilding

If you’re worried about whether your home is a fit for solar, this one is for you. Not every home is eligible for solar, but let's hope you're one of the lucky ones! Key factors include: 1. Sun exposure 2. Orientation 3. Structural issues Visit our website for more information. Share your thoughts or questions in the comments!

American Solar Built for the Long Haul! Watch the video to know the six reasons why you should pick Mission Solar. We are American quality for more than a decade.

Our latest video in the solar education series, in collaboration with Shanley Lutchman is out. For more of Shanley's solar content, check out the link below. https://ow.ly/ZL6F50TO8f7 #SolarEnergy #Education #Sustainability

"I got a cheaper quote from Solar Together" A dreaded phrase from potential customers... Last night I watched an eye-opening video from Tok Charles at Spirit Energy discussing issues with the Solar Together Scheme. Despite the negative reviews, it seems customers continue to get burnt through the Solar Together Scheme, lured in by the cheap prices. I've spoken to several customers who had received very competitive quotes through Solar Together. Luckily, once the customers had spoken with a truly trustworthy local installer who used premium products these customers always opted for one of our installers. Installers, what has your experience been with the Solar Together Scheme? Have you had to fix installs from them? Any success stories? P.S Customers are wary of anything that installers tell them (and rightly so!). If you've got a customer that has had a quote from Solar Together - encourage them to watch the video below. Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/ed22Dxqc

This is a super interesting read, “They hoped solar panels would secure the future of their farm. Then their neighbors found out.” The story surfaces all the social, environmental, economic, and political issues related to the #energytransition. City Councils and Planning Commissions are grappling with energy conversion issues in a divided political climate. How best to use the land to convert the sun into energy? Solar? Plants? And what about Windmills on ag land? A key argument for installing #solar and #wind in this article is private property rights. What about the potential negative externalities created beyond the property lines? And what about the positive ones as well? The next many years are going to be a bumpy ride in many communities. Community leaders cannot simply assume solar, wind, corn-to-ethanol, and other renewables are the best choice for land use without relying on the research, facts, analysis, and truth. And long term thinking is critical. Will these new energy investments withstand the test of time? It’s complicated and communities need to be involved in the exploration and planning of alternatives.