Solar energy in the United States

SEIA Continues on Path of Rapid Expansion, Reaching $10.3B in AUM

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Economy, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy in the United States, Investment advisory, Adviser, Articles

This exponential growth is demonstrative of the company's unique offerings and service infrastructure, including technology, operations, and marketing.

Key Points: 
  • This exponential growth is demonstrative of the company's unique offerings and service infrastructure, including technology, operations, and marketing.
  • We are grateful for the partnerships and the advisors who made this possible and are excited about what the future has in store."
  • The new office and its amenities will better help SEIA advisors improve their practice and serve their clients more effectively.
  • Investment advisory services offered through SEIA, LLC, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067, (310) 712-2323.

Sunworks Awarded Agricultural Solar Project in California

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
Energy, Articles, Energy conversion, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy in the United States, Solar energy

Sunworks Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Cargile, said, This project expands our agricultural, commercial and industrial (ACI) pipeline, and reinforces our presence in the California market.

Key Points: 
  • Sunworks Chief Executive Officer, Chuck Cargile, said, This project expands our agricultural, commercial and industrial (ACI) pipeline, and reinforces our presence in the California market.
  • We expect to recognize revenue related to this project in the second and third quarters of 2020."
  • Sunworks has a strong reputation and long track record for helping similarly sized growers and processors integrate agriculture-optimized solar technology that are cost effective.
  • Sunworks is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and is a proud advocate for the advancement of solar power.

Fifth Third Accepts Award for Top 10 Solar Recognition

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Banking, Other Energy, Professional services, Utilities, Philanthropy, Alternative energy, Consumer, Energy, Environment, Other Professional Services, Other Consumer, Finance, Other Philanthropy, Energy, Articles, Solar energy in the United States, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy

Fifth Third Bancorp was recognized by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) for inclusion in its seventh annual Solar Means Business Report .

Key Points: 
  • Fifth Third Bancorp was recognized by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) for inclusion in its seventh annual Solar Means Business Report .
  • Fifth Thirds Director of Environmental Sustainability Scott Hassell accepted the award at the Solar Goes Corporate: Where Clean Energy Buyers and Providers Converge conference in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 7.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191120005746/en/
    Fifth Thirds Director of Environmental Sustainability Scott Hassell accepts a Top 10 Corporate Solar Purchaser Award from Mike Smith, chief business officer of the Solar Energy Industries Association.
  • According to the SEIA, U.S. businesses are increasingly turning to solar energy as a cost-effective means of powering their operations.

JinkoSolar Joins Board of Directors at SEIA

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Energy, Articles, Alternative energy, Energy conversion, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy in the United States, Photovoltaics, Jinko Solar, Solar power, Solar energy, Solar panel

Recognized for its high-quality products, JinkoSolar has sold more solar modules globally than any other company since 2016.

Key Points: 
  • Recognized for its high-quality products, JinkoSolar has sold more solar modules globally than any other company since 2016.
  • In 2018, JinkoSolar established its first factory in the U.S. by opening a module assembly facility in Jacksonville, Florida, where it employs more than 200 Americans.
  • "On behalf of JinkoSolar, I am honored to join the board of directors at SEIA," said Mr. Nigel Cockroft, general manager of JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. "SEIA plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. solar policy and advocating for cost-competitive solar power in America.
  • Adding JinkoSolar to our board of directors will enhance our ability to advocate on behalf of the U.S. solar industry and build a sustainable solar energy future for all Americans."

CounterpointeSRE Closes $3.7 Million C-PACE Financing for Expansion and Updates to Victoria Nursing and Rehab Center in Miami, Florida

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Articles, Health care, Health, Alternative energy, Renewable energy policy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, Nursing home care, Nursing, Commercial property, Estate

The later effort complies with Florida's state law mandating backup power sources in nursing homes and assisted living facilities signed into law in 2018 by Gov.

Key Points: 
  • The later effort complies with Florida's state law mandating backup power sources in nursing homes and assisted living facilities signed into law in 2018 by Gov.
  • The Victoria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an 8-floor skilled nursing facility that is expanding to provide 48 new beds in an upgraded and more efficient building.
  • Mike Moran, Executive Director of the Florida PACE Funding Agency, who advised on the project, advocates for widespread commercial use of PACE financing.
  • Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate (CounterpointeSRE) is a leading commercial real estate finance provider specializing in sustainable infrastructure improvements through PACE financing.

Nautilus Solar Energy Acquires 17.2 MW Community Solar Portfolio From Borrego Solar

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Energy, Solar energy in California, Articles, Community solar farm, Solar energy in the United States, Solar power in the United Kingdom, Solar energy, REC Solar, Photovoltaic power station

SUMMIT, N.J., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ("Nautilus"), a leading national owner/operator of community solar projects, announced the acquisition of a 17.2 megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio from Borrego Solar Systems, the largest privately owned developer, designer, installer and O&M provider of commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.

Key Points: 
  • SUMMIT, N.J., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ("Nautilus"), a leading national owner/operator of community solar projects, announced the acquisition of a 17.2 megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio from Borrego Solar Systems, the largest privately owned developer, designer, installer and O&M provider of commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
  • In addition to developing the portfolio, Borrego Solar will design, engineer, construct as well as maintain the systems.
  • Comprised of three solar projects in Monroe and Saratoga counties, the portfolio will produce enough safe, pollution-free, energy to power 1,500 homes.
  • Founded in 2006, Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC, is a leading national long-term owner/operator of community and distributed generation solar projects.

Ygrene Releases National Report on the Resiliency, Environmental, and Economic Benefits of PACE Financing

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Energy, Articles, Alternative energy, Renewable energy policy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, Energy economics, Ygrene Energy Fund, PACE, Sustainable energy

PETALUMA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ygrene Energy Fund, a national leader in energy efficiency and resiliency financing, today released A PACE Enabled World , a report demonstrating how Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing has become an essential public policy that is generating significant resiliency, economic, and environmental benefits for communities.

Key Points: 
  • PETALUMA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ygrene Energy Fund, a national leader in energy efficiency and resiliency financing, today released A PACE Enabled World , a report demonstrating how Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing has become an essential public policy that is generating significant resiliency, economic, and environmental benefits for communities.
  • By unlocking the potential of PACE, we can harness its power to help homeowners and businesses take advantage of its tremendous benefits."
  • "The industry also has some of the strongest consumer protections in the home improvement financing market and Ygrene is the gold standard."
  • "Without policies and financing models like PACE, the ability to ensure economic and environmental prosperity for generations to come will be significantly hindered."

Frederick Indoor Sports Center: Leading the Way in Local Clean Energy Solutions

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Monday, October 28, 2019
Energy, Articles, Alternative energy, Renewable energy policy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, Energy economics, PACE, Sustainable energy, Green bank, The Jordan Institute

Commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing is available to commercial property owners to invest in energy efficiency improvements in their property and the installation of renewable energy generation.

Key Points: 
  • Commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing is available to commercial property owners to invest in energy efficiency improvements in their property and the installation of renewable energy generation.
  • The Frederick Indoor Sports Center is the 26th C-PACE project in Maryland and the second largest C-PACE project in the MD-PACE program to date.
  • The Frederick Indoor Sports Center C-PACE project was locally driven from the outset.
  • The MD-PACE program is sponsored by the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC), a corporate instrumentality of the state of Maryland which advances the adoption of clean energy, energy efficiency products, services and technologies.

New C-PACE Alliance Publications Provide Guide to Combining C-PACE With Other Financing Tools

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Renewable energy policy, Articles, Loans, Economy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, PACE, Mortgage loan, Green bank

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --C-PACE Alliance announced today two new publications on combining Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing with other financing products.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --C-PACE Alliance announced today two new publications on combining Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing with other financing products.
  • C-PACE is an alternative financing mechanism for property upgrades that improve energy efficiency, utilize renewable energy, conserve water and more.
  • The Mortgage Lender's Guide to C-PACE: Lender Consent describes why a senior lender can find it advantageous to consent to C-PACE financing.
  • To date, hundreds of lenders have consented to C-PACE financing in 2,000+ projects exceeding $1 billion in financing.

Petros PACE Finance Hires Industry Veteran Andy Meyer as Senior Vice President to Drive Expansion

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Renewable energy policy, Solar energy in the United States, PACE, Petros, Articles

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Petros PACE Finance, LLC ( www.petros-pace.com ), the leading provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, announced today the hiring of C-PACE industry veteran Andy Meyer as Senior Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Petros PACE Finance, LLC ( www.petros-pace.com ), the leading provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, announced today the hiring of C-PACE industry veteran Andy Meyer as Senior Vice President.
  • "Andy will be a game-changing addition to the team at Petros as we continue to grow," said Mansoor Ghori, CEO at Petros PACE Finance.
  • Andy joins Petros from Twain Financial Partners, where he served as Director of PACE Financing and Associate General Counsel.
  • "I've enjoyed working with the Petros PACE Finance team in the past and am thrilled to lead its next phase of expansion," said Meyer.