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Which Is Better: Commercial Solar PPAs or Cash?
It’s a scenario that happens all too often: Your company has seen an increase in energy costs in recent years. Whether from energy utility rate increases or higher energy demand (or both!), it’s clear that the high energy costs significantly drain your company’s budget. You know incorporating commercial solar energy into your energy mix can […]

March 10, 2025
Benefits of Solar for Water Treatment Plants & Sanitation Facilities
Water treatment plants have become increasingly important to communities throughout the United States. However, water treatment and sanitation plants consume a significant amount of energy — about 4% of the U.S.’s total supply. This makes solar energy an exciting opportunity in this industry. It provides an efficient, sustainable power source to keep this critical infrastructure operating […]

March 3, 2025
Sustainability on Tap: Beverage Manufacturers Embrace Solar Energy Solutions
Did you know the industrial sector alone accounts for around 37% of global energy usage? For most manufacturers, energy may not be something they typically think about when making day-to-day decisions. But what they have likely noticed is that more energy-intensive equipment coupled with rising energy rates are affecting both their business’ bottom line and […]

January 2, 2025
Scope Emissions: What They Are and Why Businesses Should Eliminate Them
The industrial sector is the third-largest source of direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. So, in response, many manufacturing, warehousing and distribution businesses nationwide are increasingly folding GHG reduction targets into their corporate strategies. While business and sustainability leaders in these industries understand the urgent need to reduce GHG, how to successfully do […]

Benefits of Solar for Large-Scale Manufacturers
Today’s U.S. electricity demand has rarely been higher, and some forecasts show even more decades of solid power demand growth. That presents a problem for large-scale manufacturers, who often cite energy costs as their most significant expense. In response, forward-thinking manufacturers have already started to adapt to changing energy needs, with many turning to solar […]

RES-BCT, Explained: Getting More From Your Solar Investment
As of the date of this blog, PG&E is oversubscribed for the RES-BCT program. SCE and SDG&E have limited availability left until they reach their caps. We recommend you work with an experienced developer to confirm availability with the utility, as these are first-come, first-served opportunities with each utility getting a proportional share of a […]

October 10, 2024
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District’s (Central San) 2.2 MW solar array is estimated to generate nearly $6 million in net electricity bill savings over the next 25 years.

July 16, 2024
California’s NEM 3.0 Policy: What Commercial Solar Customers Need to Know
Learn how your organization can leverage NEM 3.0 to enhance its energy efficiency and savings.
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July 9, 2024
Full Spectrum: Bittersweet Pride
In this moving article, our graphic designer Lee Riddell shares their experience and the complex and bittersweet emotions they feel during Pride Month. REC Solar is honored and proud to be a part of Lee’s journey.

June 26, 2024
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