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The 2027 Solar Deadline: How to own solar while the federal credit lasts

The 2027 Solar Deadline: How Businesses, Nonpro...

Most commercial solar projects must now be in service by December 31, 2027 to earn the federal investment tax credit. Here is what owners and installers should do now to...

The 2027 Solar Deadline: How Businesses, Nonpro...

Most commercial solar projects must now be in service by December 31, 2027 to earn the federal investment tax credit. Here is what owners and installers should do now to...

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Protect Your Sunlight: How solar easements guard your system against a neighbor's shade

Your Neighbor's New Addition Could Shade Your S...

California's Solar Shade Control Act protects solar panels from some neighboring trees, but not from new buildings or existing trees. Here's how a solar easement fills the gaps and what...

Your Neighbor's New Addition Could Shade Your S...

California's Solar Shade Control Act protects solar panels from some neighboring trees, but not from new buildings or existing trees. Here's how a solar easement fills the gaps and what...

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Developer, Consultant or Contractor? Staying on the right side of licensing law when you develop clean energy projects

Developer, Consultant or Contractor? Staying on...

In California, the line between developing a clean energy project and contracting for it can determine whether a developer gets paid. Here's where the line falls, what's at stake, and...

Developer, Consultant or Contractor? Staying on...

In California, the line between developing a clean energy project and contracting for it can determine whether a developer gets paid. Here's where the line falls, what's at stake, and...

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Re-Roofing a Home With Solar? What your remove-and-reinstall contract needs to cover

Re-Roofing a Home With Solar? What Contractors ...

As early rooftop solar systems reach roof-replacement age, remove-and-reinstall work is growing. Here's what California contractors need to know about the risks, the home improvement contract rules and the $750...

Re-Roofing a Home With Solar? What Contractors ...

As early rooftop solar systems reach roof-replacement age, remove-and-reinstall work is growing. Here's what California contractors need to know about the risks, the home improvement contract rules and the $750...

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Commission Clawbacks: How to structure them before they cost you

Solar Sales Commission Disputes: How to Structu...

Cancellations, permitting delays and change orders make solar commissions tricky. Here's how California solar companies can define when commissions are earned and structure lawful clawbacks before a dispute starts.

Solar Sales Commission Disputes: How to Structu...

Cancellations, permitting delays and change orders make solar commissions tricky. Here's how California solar companies can define when commissions are earned and structure lawful clawbacks before a dispute starts.

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RME vs. RMO: Which license qualifier arrangement does your solar company need?

RME vs. RMO: Which License Qualifier Arrangemen...

Most solar companies qualify for a California contractor's license through a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) or Responsible Managing Officer (RMO). Here's how the two arrangements differ on eligibility, bonding and...

RME vs. RMO: Which License Qualifier Arrangemen...

Most solar companies qualify for a California contractor's license through a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) or Responsible Managing Officer (RMO). Here's how the two arrangements differ on eligibility, bonding and...

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