By Kelly Pickerel | April 24, 2024 SunPower principal executive officer Tom Werner today released a letter to employees that announces layoffs and division closures. To achieve financial viability, SunPower will move to a low fixed-cost model that should better react to market fluctuations. The company will wind down its SunPower Residential Installation (SPRI) locations and close SunPower Direct sales. SunPower will reduce its workforce by approximately 1,000 people in the next few weeks — likely close to 20-25% of SunPower’s staff. The company reported having 4,710 full-time employees as of ..read more

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion Solar for All
Grants to Deliver Residential Solar, Saving Low-Income Americans $350 Million Annually and Advancing Environmental Justice
Across America EPA announces 60 selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to more than 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households nationwide through the President’s Investing in America agenda Contact: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) Washington – April 22, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 s ..read more

Save now and in the future with an incentive on rooftop solar plus battery backup. PowerPairSM from Duke Energy provides incentives for customers who want to combine the savings and green attributes of solar power with the reliability and security of backup battery storage. Participating North Carolina homeowners can earn one-time installation incentives when they have a Duke Energy Trade Ally install a qualified solar + battery system. Trade Allies are skilled professionals who have been vetted by Duke Energy and can be found by using our Find it Duke referral tool.   To read the f ..read more

January 26th, 2024 marks the first ever International Day of Clean Energy. Renu Energy Solutions recognizes the significance of today as a positive step forward towards a better planet. International Day of Clean Energy is a platform to drive the adoption of policies and practices to promote awareness on the sustainable use of energy resources and to strengthen collaboration and cooperation to promote the global energy transition. Click the source below to read more. Source: International Day of Clean Energy | United Nations The post International Day of Clean Energy | United Nations appeare ..read more

The Renu Way to Zero - $0 Power Bill Payments! Find Out How Renu Energy Solutions Can Pay Your Power Bill TODAY!! For a limited time, choose Renu Energy Solutions as your solar energy partner, and we’ll pay your power bill!! This promotion is for residential purchasers who have signed a fully executed solar power generation system installation agreement between January 22nd, 2024 and February 2nd, 2024. This means NO POWER BILL until May 31, 2024, courtesy of Renu Energy Solutions. How Does This Promotion Work? Once we have a signed agreement, installing your new solar sys ..read more

There is GREAT NEWS from the folks at Duke Energy – North Carolina!! The 2024 Duke Energy PowerPair Incentive was established in response to a requirement from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). This program was designed to test how distributed solar and battery storage helps stabilize North Carolina’s power grid while reducing the need for peak power plant capacity. The program was approved January 11, 2024, but all of North Carolina is still waiting to receive several details, including the enrollment window and more. The PowerPair Incentive offers North Carolina customers a po ..read more

Energy Storage Solutions For The Home  Most of us understand the feeling of losing power during a rough storm or grid outage. Panic begins to set. We worry about the food we just bought at the store, the appliances we have running, the battery level on our devices, and even medical equipment that loved ones depend on. Many homeowners tend to brace themselves for potential outages that come with weather events. With energy storage solutions for the home, homeowners can be at ease knowing there is backup power ready for when they need it most.  Besides energy security, homeowners inv ..read more

Family First Creating a sustainable life at home starts with getting your family educated and inspired about going green. Teaching the importance of sustainable habits like recycling, shutting off lights, gardening, and composting are small steps families can take to encourage their children to live a renewable lifestyle. This family took sustainability a step further by investing in a solar energy system for their home. Even while enjoying family time outside on a beautiful sunny day, the family is producing their own renewable energy while also saving money on electricity costs. Why Sola ..read more

The Charlotte Auto Show: Where Automotive Excellence Meets Innovation Each year, the Charlotte Auto Show takes over the Convention Center in Uptown to showcase a variety of vehicles from top brands in the automotive industry. From November 16-19, ticket holders get a chance to see over 170 vehicles from automakers such as Toyota, Ford, Porsche, Ram, Maserati, Chevorlet, and more! Guests are able to make purchases on vehicles, win designer handbags and heels while raising money for pediatric cancer, and play games for children of all ages. Along with vehicle exhibits, a new tech and sustainab ..read more

What Are Solar Tax Credits? When customers decide to invest in solar for their home, one of the perks they receive is the solar tax credit. Ever since The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 passed, customers get a 30% Federal tax credit for their system, installation costs, and energy storage units that are paired with the solar system. South Carolina customers receive an additional 25% State tax credit, making the total tax credit for their system 55%. For example, if a customer receives a tax credit for $5,000 for their system, their Federal income taxes are reduced by $5,000. Let’s say this ..read more