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EVs dirty secret — and how solar can help
EVs are only as clean as their energy source Recent years have seen a significant increase in electric vehicle adoption in the U.S. and all forecasts suggest their popularity will accelerate. The widespread rise of EV ownership holds great potential to reduce our...
Finding the right solar system size for your home
Many homeowners and businesses are considering going solar in 2023. Around 3.6% of American homes and 1.6% of commercial buildings had solar panels in 2020, according to the Energy Information Administration. Homeowners or business-owners might want to go solar for...
Enact benefits solar installers through training at NABCEP 2023
As the solar energy industry continues to rapidly grow, there is a need for industry standards and developing research. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners offers certification and associate-level programs to renewable energy professionals...
Solar and Storage ahead: Top Trends for 2023
As we're ending the first quarter of 2023 and witnessing the growth for solar and storage globally, here's some top trends ahead for the industry and learnings to share with you all. EV adoption lifting US solar demand: as electric vehicles crossed 5% of new US car...
Long term, solar solutions are crucial to weather the storm.
Reflecting on the last few decades, it’s clear that economic peaks and troughs are inevitable – yet solar solutions for buildings have continued to thrive. I joined the solar industry in 2008 at the height of the global financial crisis. During the next few years of...
Clean Energy: When sustainability & profitability go hand in hand
Environment, social and governance (ESG) is undoubtedly at the top of the agenda for corporations and consumers in 2023. Sustainability in particular is more pressing than ever, and our goal of reaching 100% clean electricity in America by 2035 is fast approaching....
What is the solar payback period?
Going solar is not just good for the planet, solar energy can save you money by lowering your utility bills. Solar panels last for 25 years or more, saving homeowners thousands of dollars. While oil and gas prices fluctuate, solar energy stays more stable. Solar...
How solar financing & incentives can help you go green
NOTE: This blog is not intended to offer financial advice but to inform consumers about the existence of financial options for solar energy. It is important for every consumer to examine their own financial reality and capabilities when it comes to financial decision...
Catch Enact Systems at Intersolar North America
Enact Systems is proud to announce we will be exhibiting our solar software platform at Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America this year in Long Beach, California. You can find us at booth number 1825 from February 14-16. Intersolar’s annual...
How to size solar plus storage for California NEM 3.0 rates?
Enact’s platform is making it easy for users to model NEM 3.0 rates. In December, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the much anticipated Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0), which brings significant changes for homeowners and businesses installing solar PV systems in California.