Energy
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Utilities are accelerating microgrid investments in innovative and strategic ways
In particular, keep tabs on several programs from Duke Energy. Read More
7 ways startups can collaborate more successfully with utilities and corporates
Entrepreneurs prize nimbleness. Established companies emphasize stability. Here's how to harmonize those two agendas. Read More
Why Bloom Energy deserves more scrutiny in 2019
The company is attracting attention by talking up a favorite cause célèbre for companies and utilities: resilience in the face of climate change. Read More
Weaning ASEAN from coal reveals climate risks and rewards
Can the region reconcile rapid economic growth with decarbonization? Read More
What utilities can teach us about fighting climate change
Even a $400 billion industry can move when the money is right and the need for climate action is clear. Read More
A tale of two grids: How California and Texas are preparing for the EV revolution
As transportation and energy landscapes change, switching to electric vehicles could save the US billions — but timing is everything. Read More
Fossil fuel use is declining — but there's minimal evidence that using ethanol saves money or the environment
Weaning the U.S. off imported oil has been mostly successful — but justifying increases in corn ethanol fuel blends is based on a flawed argument. Read More
Annabelle Candy SunPower Case Study
Forward thinking in a down market gave Annabelle Candy an opportunity for long-term cost savings with solar from Vista Solar and SunPower. As one of the largest independently owned candy manufacturers in the US, Annabelle Candy uses a large amount of electricity in their operations. To reinvest in their company and employees, the company worked with Vista Solar and SunPower to install over 430kW of solar on their facility. Download this case study to see how solar has given Annabelle Candy a competitive advantage in the market. Read More
AER SunPower Case Study
AER Worldwide saves big with Vista Solar and SunPower and expands environmental commitment. Going green has been an extremely lucrative decision for this electronic waste recycling company. AER started the journey to solar by wanting to add value to their property and expand their commitment to the environment. By installing solar on their facility with Vista Solar and SunPower, the company was able to offset 99% of their electricity bills and offset 259 tons of CO2. Download this case study to see how much AER Worldwide’s solar system will save them over 25 years. Read More
Abundant Life Church Case Study
Zero-down solar lease helps Abundant Life Church eliminate their electric bill. Like most not-for-profit organizations, Abundant Life Church had a continual need for capital because of restrained resources. With these factors in mind, the church decided to invest in a solar system from Vista Solar and SunPower to save money on their electric bill and move towards a sustainable source of energy. Because of this, the church could allocate more of their funds towards programs for their congregation and focus their time on the mission at hand. Read More