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 New Solar Project in Winthrop Maine Benefits Affordable Apartment ComplexesWHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT -- Norwich Technologies and partners Solaris Energy and Bridge Renewable Energy are pleased to announce the completion of a 700 kW AC solar project in Winthrop, Maine. The project was originated and permitted by Breakaway Renewables, the development division of Norwich Technologies with early financing through Solaris Energy...>>Read More |  Bridge Renewable Energy, Solaris Energy and WATTMORE sign contract to develop, finance and operate 1San Diego County, CA - Bridge Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge”), Solaris Energy and WATTMORE, are thrilled to announce their successful closing and the kickoff of 1.8 MW of solar and storage projects across multiple facilities on the Rincon Reservation in San Diego County, CA. This deal marks the completion of nearly three years of planning, designing, grant writing and finance modeling...>>Read More |  Solaris Energy Announces Leadership Evolution: Nick Perugini Named CEO, Alex Blackmer to Focus on St[Fort Collins, CO] - Solaris Energy, Inc., a leader in financing and development of commercial-scale solar and storage, is thrilled to announce an exciting evolution in its executive leadership team. Co-Owner Nick Perugini, previously Vice President, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Alex Blackmer, Founder, Co-Owner and outgoing CEO, will continue to play a crucial role as President, focusing on strategic direction and overarching company goals...Read More >> |
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 Plural Energy Secures $2.33M to Launch On-Chain Renewable Energy Investments with Solaris ProjectPlural Energy, a blockchain-based investing platform, has announced a $2.33 million pre-seed funding round led by Necessary Ventures and Compound, with contributions from Volt Capital and Maven11. The funding will support the launch of Plural’s first tokenized investment asset—a portfolio of solar projects developed by Solaris Energy—expected later this summer...Read More >> |  Community solar saving Vermont dairy farmsTwo off-site community solar projects in Vermont were recently completed, built and developed by Norwich Solar, and financed by Solaris Energy and Greenday Finance. These two Vermont community solar projects will provide over 2 MWh of renewable energy annually, at a lower cost, for 6 locally run dairy farms... Read more >> |  The expanding commercial solar PPA landscapePower purchase agreements (PPAs) have emerged as the go-to financing tool for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar adopters looking to avoid upfront costs and realize immediate energy savings. While the mechanics may seem complex, the core PPA value proposition is simple – install solar with no money down and pay a lower rate for clean electricity (than you pay for grid power) from day one...Read more >> |
 From Good Luck Pines to Multi-Megawatt Systems Solaris Energy Celebrates 15 Years of Shining10.31.23 | In 2008, just over 1GW of solar electricity capacity was online in the United States and Alex Blackmer, current CEO and Founder of Solaris Energy was working on financing and developing, not solar, but converting used vegetable oil into biodiesel fuels for schools in Costa Rica. That same year, Blackmer would bring together the project’s learnings and his unique construction past to play a pivotal role in increasing that gigawatt, creating the beginning of... Read More >> |  Solaris Energy begins 436-kW solar project for Tucson apartment complex7.11.23 | The Icon Apartment Complex in Tucson, Arizona, owned by Break of Day Capital is celebrating the start of construction on a new 436-kW solar project. The project was developed and financed by Solaris Energy and installed by Solar Gain, and will feature a solar rooftop and carport installation. >> Read more |  Solaris Energy selected as a financial ally for the Better Climate Challenge3.15.23 | The certified B-Corp and 1% for the Planet member, Solaris Energy, announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on the Better Climate Challenge. It was selected as a Financial Ally for the program, in which the company will commit $40 million in funding for decarbonization projects built with solar and storage technology. >> Read more |
 New year, new utility rates: How solar PPAs protect businesses from inflation1.10.23 | It’s no secret that inflation has impacted our cost of living – and the cost of doing business. We are now seeing the ripple effect beyond our eggs at the grocery store and into nearly everything, including electricity rates throughout the nation.... >> Read more |  Namaste Solar and Solaris Energy Help Colorado State University Double Its Solar Sites with Standard10.12.22 | Fort Collins, CO – Colorado State University (CSU) is now 20 steps closer to its goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Yesterday, CSU, project partners Namaste Solar, Solaris Energy and Standard Solar, students, staff and state government officials gathered on campus to celebrate the University’s milestone deployment of solar energy on campus...>> Read More |  Solar microgrid keeps energy flowing at aquatic testing firm7.13.22 | Fairfield, CA -- Solaris Energy helped fund a solar microgrid project that will let environmental research firm Pacific EcoRisk remain operational at all times. Based in Fairfield, California, Pacific EcoRisk is a consulting and testing firm formed by scientists who have been conducting sampling, testing and researching aquatic biology and toxicology for over 30 years... >> Read more |
 Solaris adds 152 kW of solar to Tucson senior apartment complex4.6.22 | Tucson, AZ -- Villa Catalina Apartment Homes recently partnered with financial firm Solaris Energy and installer Solar Gain to add 152 kW of solar power to the senior living complex... >>Read More |  Colorado-based Solaris Energy Recognized as Top U.S. Solar Installation Company7.21.21 | Fort Collins, CO — Solaris Energy, a local Colorado solar energy finance, development, and asset management firm, gets listed on Solar Power World’s 2021 Top Solar Contractors list for the large amount of solar the company brought online in 2020. Despite a global health pandemic that has wreaked havoc on the economy the company doubled its local workforce and project size capacity over the last year, while also committing 1% of its revenue to Colorado-based ... >>Read More |  A Creative and Effective Way to Accelerate Climate Solutions and Democratize Wealth4.13.21 | There are several ways an individual can make a positive social or environmental impact. They can take personal actions, be more mindful of their consumption habits by “voting” with their dollar and supporting certain companies, advocate for supportive policies and politicians, among many other options. These are all very important and suitable ways to align action with values. Another relatively new way that can have a far-reaching impact and amplify systems of change...Read More>> |
 Democratizing Wealth with Investments in Climate Change Solutions3.24.2021 | Colorado-based Solaris Investment Group (SIG) and Solaris Energy (collectively “The Solaris Companies”) have just announced a crowdfunding raise backed by a 446.4 kW solar energy project located on The Putney School’s high school campus in Vermont (link to offer page). SIG provided the sponsor equity to build the solar project, which was developed and built in 2015 and is managed by Solaris Energy as a part of its portfolio of nearly 10 MWs over 70 solar energy... Read More>> |  Solaris Energy Makes its New Year’s Resolution all about Environmental and Social Values1.4.20 | Fort Collins, CO – Heading into the new year, Solaris Energy doubles down on its commitment to social and environmental values despite uncertain economic times. The commercial solar finance and development company is now a Colorado Public Benefit Corporation and a member of 1% for the Planet. Read More >> |  Namasté Solar, Solaris Energy working on 10 MW of solar installations at Colorado State University11.3.20 | Namaste Solar and financial partner Solaris Energy were awarded up to 10 megawatts of solar installations by Colorado State University. This project, likely doubling the campus’s solar energy production, shows significant action toward CSU’s commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and complete carbon neutrality by 2050. Read More >> |
 Partnership to increase solar energy generated on CSU campuses10.22.20 | Colorado State University will soon have twice as many reasons to sing “Let the sunshine in.” A recently signed partnership with Namasté Solar and Solaris Energy has the potential to double the amount of solar energy on the Fort Collins campuses, bringing the university closer to its goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Read More >> |  Gardens of the Sun12.5.19 | Among the rolling hills and sprawling neighborhoods of south Fort Collins, a new solar energy installation will not only provide renewable energy, but also a canopy-sanctuary for bees, birds and other pollinators. Read More >> |  Solar Array & Pollinator Field Come Together In Fort Collins’ ‘Solinator’11.19.19 | The City of Fort Collins continued its effort to operate on 100% renewable energy by 2030 with the recent opening of their Solinator Garden. “Solinator” combines a solar farm and a pollinator field to better the environment in Northern Colorado. Watch >> |
 Colorado’s Solinator Garden completed by Solaris Energy and Namasté Solar11.11.19 | Solaris Energy and Namasté Solar – two Colorado-based solar firms that work nationwide – have completed The Solinator Garden, a 1-megawatt solar array at Kyle Ave in Fort Collins. The system involved over 100 Colorado-based people, including staff at Namasté Solar, Solaris Energy, and the Fort Collins Utilities as part of their Solar Power Purchase Program (SP3). Read More >> |  1-MW “Solinator Garden” completed in Colorado11.5.19 | Solaris Energy and Namasté Solar have completed The Solinator Garden, a 1-MW solar array at Kyle Ave in Fort Collins, Colorado. The system involved over 100 Colorado-based people, including staff at Namasté Solar, Solaris Energy and the Fort Collins Utilities as part of their Solar Power Purchase Program (SP3). Read More >> |  GVR moves ahead on solar installation pr9.1.18 | The first three solar installation projects for GVR could break ground in about four months, according to Jeremiah Mosij, marketing and sales director at Solar Gain, at a forum Thursday. Read More >> |
 DCCU celebrates 13th branch, renewable power agreement1.13.18 | DuPont Community Credit Union this week announced its plan to install solar power generation at nearly all of its locations. In its agreement with Sigora Solar, the member-owned credit union will use renewable energy at its headquarters, operations center, and 12 (of 13) branch locations. Read More >> |
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