There are a few different ways you can think of value. You might consider the resale value of your property. You can also consider how your property serves to reduce the overhead costs your business incurs.   We’re going to look at how solar power can help on both of these fronts. More specifically, we’re going to analyze how off-grid solar power can boost your property’s value. It’s worth mentioning that grid-tied power can increase a property’s value too. We’re looking at off-grid power today for two reasons:

  With technological developments on the rise, the increased popularity and advancements of solar bollards are a milestone. The lights use highly efficient solar energy and offer an alternative source of energy. Installing solar-powered bollards does not only enhance safety but also contributes to making the Earth greener. Moreover, the cut back on the electrical costs is a huge benefit.

  In the last forty years, there has been a dynamic increase in the use of solar energy in the United States. As recently as 2018, an additional 10.6 GW of solar power was harnessed, bringing the country's total use up to 64.2 GW. Yet this apparently successful addition still only contributes 1.6% of the total electricity used across the States. However, with many new solar power technologies on the horizon, the increase could soon be much greater.

  Solar lighting systems provide security and illumination in needed areas when grid power is unattainable or costly to bring to a site. It is also great in applications where a company is looking for a grid alternative to showcase their green initiative, or for companies looking to get LEED points for a new project installation.   

  Commercial property owners are constantly strategizing for ways to improve their margins both in the short-term, by getting quality tenets inked for leases, and in the long-term, by improving property value so they can get higher quality tenets and charge more per month.  

  Do your bit for the environment and reduce your carbon footprint by following these six tips. You’ve likely heard the phrase ‘carbon footprint’ before, it’s a buzz word many businesses have heard of but aren’t exactly sure what it is. A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, business, or community.

Solar power as a renewable energy source is a rapidly advancing field in terms of usage and cost-effectiveness. As technology advances, the cost to install and use it is going down. Many commercial buildings and businesses are making the shift, and some are even becoming net-zero energy consumers as they switch to renewable energy sources. It’s taken a couple of centuries to get to this point, though.

  As much as it’s crucial for businesses to stay competitive with their technology, they also must stay on the cutting edge of sustainable practices in the workplace. There are two ways to make a workplace sustainable: implementing technology in an existing location to make renewable energy or using environmentally friendly materials and building practices to construct a new location.  

  The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is not ending, but 2019 is the end of the 30% benefit and will begin to reduce after this year. What does this mean for people looking to go solar? Act now on getting your systems purchased and installed. Either that or leave some cash on the table.

  Sustainability and environmentally friendly practices have become increasingly popular in recent years. The construction industry has become more invested than ever in lowering the environmental impact involved in their actions. An increase in public awareness, the passage of environmentally friendly legislation, and government incentives have all fueled the rising demand for eco-friendly construction practices. Here are a few sustainable construction trends that are growing in popularity.