For years, savvy businesses in Massachusetts have been transforming their parking areas into assets that reduce costs and generate revenue by installing solar carports. These elevated canopy structures with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels produce clean, renewable energy that can be used on-site or sent back to the grid. Two recent occurrences have made the financial decision of adding a solar...
Read MoreFor years, savvy businesses in Massachusetts have been transforming their parking areas into assets that reduc...
Generous federal and state incentives, technological advancements, soaring electricity costs, and ambitious su...
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”) has generated a lot of buzz - and rightly so. ...
As we slowly emerge into a (hopefully) post-pandemic world, many commercial property owners are looking for cr...
It’s that time again – that time of year when both temperatures and electric bill charges are on the rise. Las...
Between the passing of the new Massachusetts Climate Bill and the Biden Administration’s focus on transitionin...
Governor Charlie Baker recently signed S-9, An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climat...
By now, you are likely aware of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, initially launched i...
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Go Solar in Massachusetts
Solar energy is a powerful way to reduce electricity overhead expenses for cities, towns and schools. Solar en...
For school administrators, budget directors and school board members, the annual budgeting cycle is high-press...
A version of this article first appeared in the New England Real Estate Journal on December 6, 2019.
For City and Town managers, treasurers and finance committees, the annual budgeting cycle is high-pressure to ...
A version of this article first appeared in the New England Real Estate Journal on November 1, 2019.
As teachers put the finishing touches on their classrooms, parents quickly stock up on school supplies, and ki...
The manufacturing industry has faced its fair share of challenges in the United States. As the global economy ...
Starting this summer, Massachusetts is altering its solar incentive policies with changes that will better sui...
We wanted to extend our congratulations to Harvard’s Center for Green Buildings and Cities (CGBC) - a part of ...
In light of the recent severe storms that have affected the entire Northeast, Solect Energy, a leading provide...
Starting July 1, 2018, Massachusetts will be switching to a new incentive program for solar energy systems. Th...
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Changes could make it easier, more flexible for commercial real estate owners to provide benefits to growers.
In today’s budget climate, cities and towns across the Common Wealth/New England are highly motivated to explo...
We all know the drill. As the year comes to a close, we begin thinking about new plans for the coming year. We...
Houses of Worship, much like other non-profit entities, are in a unique situation when it comes to deploying s...
Ken Driscoll, Founder CEO Solect Energy
With a long and proud history in Massachusetts, manufacturing in the state is alive and well. The Commonwealth...
The Nobel prize for economics was awarded this week to Richard Thaler for his work on behavioral economics. As...
The calculus of solar has caught the attention of school administrators, facilities managers and school boards...
However, there is still time to qualify for SRECS
At Solect we are proud of the role we can play in empowering small business to take control of their energy ex...
In Massachusetts and across the country, the medicinal and recreational cannabis industry is growing rapidly, ...
At Solect Energy, we view the challenge of energy as an opportunity for your business.
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Any business that consumes a lot of energy knows that the cost of energy depends not just on how much you use ...
It’s no secret that renewable energy in New England has gone mainstream. Just drive down the highway and you w...
We expect solar from Solect will help to stabilize future energy costs through the 20-year rate agreement for ...
As the leading commercial-scale solar developer and installer in Massachusetts, Solect employs hundreds of ins...
In order to ensure your solar energy system is operating correctly and efficiently, it is important to provide...
We've written before about how solar and schools are a perfect fit for each other, and today we wanted to show...
Last Wednesday the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) announced the SREC factors and timeline for the final...
"We’ve had a number of commercial tenants interested in purchasing solar energy over the years. After getting ...
Major advancements in solar technology have been made across the globe and show no signs of slowing down as th...
Since the inception of the Solar Carve Out Program in 2010, solar energy has flourished in Massachusetts. This...
In today’s fleeting 24-hour news cycle it’s easy for an article or report to slip through the cracks. So, Sole...
Recently, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) determined it will set a specific structure ...
New year, new you – this can also apply to your business as we dive into 2017 with new goals and resolutions. ...
A new year promises new advances in solar technology and policy. We have made numerous strides in the solar in...
As 2016 comes to a close, we are looking back on all of our milestones over the course of the year. Although t...
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School (UCT), a public vocational-technical high school in Bourne, MA, ...
It’s the holiday season, which means many Americans are busy gift shopping for their friends and family. At So...
Solect Energy is proud to announce that we are expanding into the southernmost state in New England: Connectic...
Solar power is taking on a more prominent share of the nation’s energy portfolio every day, and for good reaso...
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reflecting on the importance of giving back to the community. We have a lot...
“The savings we generate from the solar project will help us to fund additional services for people with disab...
Energy storage solutions have been gaining ground over the last decade, and we’re finally seeing technologies ...
As we’re getting into the Halloween spirit here at Solect, we wanted to share some frightening misconceptions ...
We're happy to share the news of our successful ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Communi...
Solar power is continuing to mature at an impressive rate across the United States. We are beginning to see so...
In light of Massachusetts’ recent proposed new solar incentive program, we wanted to take a step back to revie...
On Friday, September 23rd, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) met to announce the proposa...
As the summertime approaches its end, schools are back in session and the academic year is in full swing. This...
As we become a more connected, data driven society, our energy consumption has risen to new heights due to our...
"Our 676-panel installation represents a significant investment for the company. Importantly, it comes at a ti...
The solar PV market in Massachusetts is experiencing uncertainty, yet again, as it anxiously awaits the state ...
For businesses trying to reduce energy costs, switching to solar is often the best immediate response. However...
After several years of state incentives and private sector investment, Massachusetts has emerged as one of the...
Solar energy has gained substantial traction in the United States, with installations in every state growing e...
What are some key qualities of an ideal tenant? One who is reliable with payment, low maintenance, quiet, and ...
The summer has officially started and already New England has seen a few periods of incredibly hot weather. 20...
As the explosions of fireworks ring in our ears and the taste of burgers is fresh in our mouths, we continue o...
“Our project to “go solar” had a beginning, but it really hasn’t had an end. It only served to give us the lau...
As solar energy experiences significant growth worldwide, new financing options continue to develop – some gai...
Solar is everywhere these days. And with the increased demand for solar installations, a person or business lo...
You get your car inspected every year and oil changed frequently. You go to the dentist regularly. You winteri...
Solar arrays are an excellent way for a company to impact the environment while reducing operating costs and c...
If you spend enough time in the solar field, you start to hear a lot of acronyms thrown around; PPA, ACA, NEM,...
The following blog was originally published in November 2015. It has been updated for clarity and to reflect r...
Half of the newly installed solar panels on the rear portion of roof on the warehouse of the Braun’s Express t...
As a commercial solar company, Solect realizes just how powerful the sun can be. That is why each May we recog...
A solar installation is a big investment. When you’ve made the decision to own a system outright you want to e...
While solar continues to grow on a national (and global) scale, solar policies in the US are largely determine...
The Massachusetts solar industry received the following announcement Friday afternoon that the SREC-II incenti...
Late Tuesday night, five months of negotiations came to a close as the Massachusetts Net Metering Conference C...
If you have invested in a solar photovoltaic (PV) system for your property, you’re familiar with all the great...
We are all familiar with excuses. “I slept terribly last night- I’ll skip the gym today;” “I’ll be more produc...
In light of the inaction seen thus far in the debate over solar policy on Beacon Hill, we share with you this ...
We all know that solar photovoltaic (PV) panels transform sunlight into useable electricity, but few people kn...
It’s no secret: solar energy benefits businesses, organizations, and property owners in huge ways. Businesses ...
Every week on this blog, we discuss the many benefits of solar energy; trust us, we could write about them for...
The Sun has Set on the SREC-II Program Last Friday, Feb 5th DOER announced that the SREC-II program has been f...
"The estimate Solect prepared for my projects has been very accurate- we are producing 75% of our electricity ...
As you probably know, in today’s electricity market there are many ways to take advantage of solar energy. Tra...
In the solar industry, we often hear about the benefits of solar for building and property owners. But as we e...
As you may have heard, the solar industry achieved a critical milestone last week. On Friday, December 18th, C...
Community solar projects have been consistently popping up throughout the U.S. and by now, most of us have hea...
Last week, we posted about how to read your electric bill and explained in detail the different itemized costs...
If you are a business owner, homeowner, or even an apartment renter, you have the joy of receiving a monthly e...
The idea that solar power is limited to those who have the capital to buy the system outright is no longer a r...
Do you ever wonder how people can use solar power without having solar panels on their roof or property? It’s ...
By now you’ve probably heard about why going solar in Massachusetts is a smart financial decision. Solar is ev...
The concept of community farming has been around for a while, but it’s the concept of community solar that’s r...
Jim Dumas, Principal - Solect Energy
Recently, Solect decided to take a step back and reevaluate the company brand to make sure it appropriately re...
Solar in Massachusetts just got stronger! On April 25th, the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER) official...
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