Well, we learned that SB 623 was deferred and not voted on in Conference Committee this session. There were lots of perspectives on this bill. The industry at large wanted to keep the bill and the business, status quo. Others wanted to see a reduction in the credit. The state, worried about the unknown costs, probably felt pressure to let it go and not be heard, as they get the …Read More
One Bill to Go- Yes or No?
With SB 623 hanging in the balance, what will become of the momentum of the solar industry in Hawaii? Who will be the winners and losers? Ultimately, that’s a loaded question, as everyone has been winning lately. Sure, speculatively one can say that the state is losing, as they are putting out money in terms of tax credits and don’t always know the true public benefit of this decision. Clearly, …Read More
Solar Rally at The Capitol
March 20, at the State Rotunda, is a big rally for the solar tax credits to be amended to support the solar industry and continue their efforts to keep the good times rolling. The clean energy goals set forth by our previous administration are in jeopardy now, due to an undecided legislature (a perennial event). With thousands of people employed in the solar industry and megawatts getting installed, they will …Read More
Philadelphia Freedom
For those that are visiting Philly for the PV America conference, come by and say hello. For the people that are on the east coast that I know, that I haven’t met yet, this would be a great opportunity to connect. Philadelphia- Feb 5-7 Speaking engagement at PV America in Philadelphia, February 5-7th. Learn about how to: Starting and Running a Successful Solar Start-Up in Today’s Market This is going to be the …Read More
2013- State of the Solar Union
As the new year is here, what are your plans for a more prosperous solar 2013? Making more sales? Do jobs more quickly? Get more referrals? Hire top gun talent? What areas are you struggling with that you need help sorting out and getting in motion? If you need any of the above items or something that is itching to be handled to take your business to the next level, …Read More
Solar and Santa- Why are they alike?
As December has rolled in, what are your wishes to go under your tree this year? Do you have a list you’re working on accomplishing? Are you just trying to get through the day and keep up with your sales peoples pipeline? What if there was a more effective way to manage your sales pipeline? Do you measure kW’s installed to any metrics? How about a man-hours- per kW installed …Read More
Tax Credit Changes Affecting Your Business?
A day of disruption in the Hawaii solar market shall be labeled in infamy- Nov. 9. 2012. This was the day the Dept of Tax handed down a ruling with a different interpretation of Hawaii Revised Statues. What does this mean for you? For starters, your customers will now be getting less in the form of tax credits for their solar PV system. What we don’t know, is how the …Read More
SPI-2012- Will you be there?
We all know change happens in the solar industry, just like the sun shines every day, right? How will you know what is changing, if you miss SPI? We’ve seen some manufacturers take falls and the repercussions from the world financial crisis has caused lenders, large and small to be hesitant to lend into certain industries, especially after some of the DOE funded companies that have gone down in flames, …Read More
Trade War Stalks Solar Energy
This was what was published today as an oped in the Honolulu Star Advertiser- What do you think will be the outcome or how do you feel about this? Trade war stalks solar energy If feds rule against China, gains in U.S. clean energy are at risk By Keith Cronin POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 15, 2012 Hawaii’s progress toward money-saving, job-creating, environmentally friendly solar energy will …Read More
What’s holding you Back?
Often I’m asked, “how can I make more sales in solar?” Well it depends! If you’re new to solar and looking to break into this lucrative industry, its one thing. If you’re already in the solar industry in sales, and you want to enhance what you’re doing its another. If, you’re a solar integrator and you want not just more sales, but profitable ones, its yet another. But you all …Read More