It’s commonly acknowledged that one of the main obstacles to residential solar installations is having the upfront money available to move forward with an installation. Even with the promise of lucrative tax credits, and knowing that the system will save a great amount of money over its lifetime, many homeowners simply don’t have the extra financial resources (ie, cash!) sitting around.  Creative finance programs are needed if the solar industry is going to be able to make its full impact through job creation, energy savings, and carbon dioxide reduction.

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The familiar addage “Think Globally, Act Locally” calls up a lot for us here at Sundance these days. For over 16 years, we have been committed to addressing global climate change by empowering people with solar, a local energy source available to our clients right from their rooftops.  However, this motto carries new implications for our  industry that has recently seen increased interest and rapid growth. And, as with nearly every commodity, it is increasingly impacted by competition from foreign manufacturers that are churning out low-priced products. Read more →