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Understanding New Jersey’s New Solar Incentive Framework

August 27 2021

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Understanding New Jersey’s New Solar Incentive Framework

Last month, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced that they plan to replace New Jersey’s existing solar incentive program with a new framework. The new program, which comes after nearly three years of discussion and debate, aims to incentivize the development of 3,750 megawatts of new solar generation by 2026. This target…

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August 27 2021

Gain a New Revenue Stream with LADWP’s FiT Program

Creative business owners have long leveraged their properties as a new means of generating income. For instance, some building owners choose to lease their rooftops to advertisers who use the space for billboards or to telecommunication companies to site cell towers. Some owners opt to rent out unused parking spaces to offer prime parking to…

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August 19 2021

Remembering Nathan Watters

    After receiving the tragic news of Nate’s passing, the Pivot team wanted to honor his tremendous impact on the solar industry. In collaboration with several of Nate’s friends and colleagues with who he worked closely throughout his career, we prepared this heartfelt remembrance. We encourage you to read the quotes and invite you…

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August 12 2021

Attaining True Sustainability With Solar

“Sustainability” is a term that has been gaining a lot of traction in recent years. As consumers are becoming more conscious of the realities of climate change, they are also becoming more concerned about the impact of their purchasing decisions on the environment. Brands and businesses strive to capitalize on this “green” trend by touting…

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July 29 2021

CA’s Net Metering Proposal Pushes Businesses to Secure Favorable Solar Energy Credits Now

Big changes are impending in California that will significantly impact how much businesses can benefit from switching to solar. While the exact details are not entirely clear, we can safely assume upcoming changes based on past solar-related policy updates in the state.  In this article, we will provide a brief background on the history of…

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July 23 2021

LEED Certification and Solar: How Renewables Can Help

Companies are investing in green building and green business more than ever before. LEED certification is a popular way for companies to differentiate themselves from their competition by demonstrating their commitment to the health of people and the planet. Onsite solar can play a key role in a facility attaining LEED certification. In this article,…

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July 22 2021

Pivot Energy Recognized as Top U.S. Solar Company

The U.S. solar industry is on the upswing, thanks to a pro-renewables presidential administration and increased concern over climate change. Pivot Energy has had a front-row seat to this action, with business increasing over the last year. Solar Power World has recognized the company’s installation success by ranking Pivot Energy at No. 78 out of…

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July 20 2021

Community Solar Markets: A State Review

As many as 75% of households across the United States cannot install solar on their property because they rent, live in a multitenant building, or experience other mitigating problems. To address this issue, some states have introduced community solar (also known as shared solar) as an alternative for residential and commercial customers alike. Community solar refers…

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June 7 2021

How Solar Impacts Your Building and Roof Maintenance

Solar panels are an excellent investment if you want to decrease your building’s operational costs, increase resiliency against power outages, and meet your company’s sustainability goals. However, facility managers may be concerned that solar arrays would raise building maintenance issues and come with unforeseen challenges. The worry is that this will decrease the net savings…

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June 3 2021

A New Door Opens for Company Expansion and Growth as ECP Invests in Pivot Energy

Over the past three years, Pivot has grown our business, our team, and our impact, and we knew the time was right for a strategic investor to help us accelerate. That is why we are thrilled to announce that we have a new strategic partner, ECP, a leading investor with a proven and established track…

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June 2 2021

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