The up front costs and challenge of making the shift to renewable sources of energy is now easier than ever. PACE enabling legislation is being passed in states across the country, helping make building energy improvements more feasible, by allowing for finance terms that are hard to come by, including zero upfront cost, and off-balance…

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A typical solar installation is grid-tied, meaning it does not operate independently from the grid, and a building with solar will use the power from the solar, and supplement it, as needed, with Utility grid power. In some cases, the solar array may produce more more power than is needed in the building at certain…

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Microgrid Energy and all solar companies in Missouri need your help. The Missouri solar rebate is in jeopardy, which will cut not only thousands of Missouri jobs, but will cut even more in revenue. MOSEIA asks that on April 9th at 11:30 a.m. MOSEIA members and solar advocates will make a Thunderclap, letting people know we support…

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The primary goals of an energy audit are to qualify and quantify how the building energy systems are performing, how it can be improved, and what is the outcome...

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Most people would love the possibility of having a clean, renewable energy system that produces all of their electricity.  As utility rates continue to climb, our summer electric bills have gotten our attention and seem to scream for an alternative solution.  Many people are discovering that solar electric systems are well suited to accomplish this…

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With evidence of climate change becoming more prevalent, there is a growing awareness and desire to reduce our “carbon footprint.”  While there continues to be debate in the mainstream about the cause and effects of climate change, the scientific community is overwhelmingly undivided on the subject. In America, buildings are responsible for about 39% of…

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