Energy Toolbase Software Platform Endorsed by Industry Leading Distributor Rexel Inc. to Solar Installer Dealer Network
Energy Toolbase, a software platform used by solar installers to propose renewable energy projects is being formally endorsed by Rexel Inc., a subsidiary of Rexel Group, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies, to their dealer network of solar contractors.
Is California’s Net Metering V2.0 Really “Full Retail Credit”?
The California Public Utilities Commission handed down the proposed decision, hailing it a victory for the solar industry. What issues come with “full retail credit” Net Metering and what effects will it have on solar project economics?
Are California Solar Installers Accurately Representing Project Economics in Light of Impending Rate Reform Changes?
California residential solar installers may be using a flawed approach to calculating and presenting the economics of solar projects and not even know it. Earlier this year the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) finalized and approved the biggest rate reforms to residential electric rates in a decade. These structural changes to rate design change the value proposition of a solar project, but are not likely being accounted for in the modeling.
Kina’Ole Capital Partners Endorse The Energy Toolbase Software Platform To Installer Partner Network
Kina’Ole Capital Partners, a solar financing company, endorses Energy Toolbase to its network of solar installation partners.
K2 Clean Energy Capital Integrates With Energy Toolbase Software Platform For Instant PACE Financing Quotes
K2 Clean Energy Capital LLC (K2), a leading provider of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) project financing, is integrating with the Energy Toolbase software platform.
Sharp Integrates With Energy Toolbase Software To Streamline The Proposal Creation Process For SmartStorage Energy Storage Installations
Sharp Electronics Corporation’s Energy Systems and Services Group (Sharp) announces today the integration of Energy Toolbase as its software platform of choice for accurately calculating peak demand savings for SmartStorage® energy storage system installations. Sharp is the first to integrate its proprietary SmartStorage® operating algorithms with Energy Toolbase’s powerful optimization tools to quickly generate SmartStorage® specific proposals. Users can accurately determine the dollar savings of SmartStorage® projects that are integrated with a solar system, or as a standalone system.
CALSEIA Utilizes The Energy Toolbase Software Platform to Analyze Solar Project Economics in Landmark Net Energy Metering Proceeding
The California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) the state’s leading solar trade association, is utilizing the Energy Toolbase software platform to analyze solar project economics in the landmark Net Energy Metering (NEM) proceeding underway at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Are You Using Green Button Data Yet?
I was a panelist on a workshop at the Intersolar conference last month on the topic of ‘software tools and techniques to stay competitive in the solar industry’. The audience was mostly made up of residential solar contractors. Before the panel got underway the moderator polled the audience to see how many of them used Green Button Data when analyzing and proposing their projects? Only a few hands in the room went up.
Lots Of Rate Changes To Make Sense Of
It’s a lot of work keeping up with all of the changes utilities make to their rates. Now that we’re tracking utility rates in over 30 states and 100 utility territories, we’re developing a good feel for the frequency at which utilities make changes. In addition to the sheer volume of changes being made, we’re also gaining some interesting insights for the different types of rate changes and the effect they have on customers.
Technology Credit Corporation Utilizes The Energy Toolbase Software Platform to Analyze Solar Project Savings
SAN JOSE, California – Technology Credit Corporation (TCC), a leading financier of commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, has formally endorsed Energy Toolbase as its software platform of choice for calculating energy savings. TCC has financed over 300 commercial PV systems ranging in size from 30 kW to 800 kW, making …