All Entries in the "Richard Carter" Category
Nine Things You Should Consider Before Purchasing a Small Solar System
After being around the renewable energy industry for four years, a period of intense and dedicated research and study, working with installers, associations, manufacturers, and legislators to name a few, it is clear to me that the industry is still in what could be termed a ‘long-term infancy’. It is only now beginning to mature, [...]
Let’s Talk About Doing Better
Let’s admit it, nearly all new renewable energy customers, or potential customers, need quite a bit of education regarding the industry, the technologies, what’s important to know, how to protect against fraud, what’s their individual best choice at the time, and a slew of other questions. At least, if we want this industry to grow [...]
Leasing a Solar System: Some Questions You Might Want to Ask First
There are a number of new solar leasing companies arriving on the scene lately. Many claim to offer solar energy options that may appear much less complicated and cost less than installing one’s own system, and therefore be more affordable while still being able to contribute to the improvement of our environment. Are such opportunities [...]
Hiring Managers! Time to Adjust!!
January 8, 2010 by Richard Carter I communicate with a couple hundred people each week. They span a range of occupations, nearly all in the renewable energy industry or related, and they can span anywhere from business owners, engineers, architects, researchers, politicians, recruiters, and the otherwise interested. In the last few weeks a common theme [...]
The Lesser Known Solar Sister
We all know Solar Energy is in. Not only is it “In”, it’s two steps and a jump from being ‘required’. We all know Solar Energy is the most dependable energy source we have, and it’s free. We all know that our days on fossil-based and carbon-based fuels are coming to a very abrupt end, [...]
Is Solar A Do-It-Yourself Project?
It’s part of the American Dream. Own your home and be able to ‘putz’. Go to any home center on any Saturday and watch how many people purchase plumbing, water heaters, lumber, drywall, and wire. The numbers are staggering. At the same time, ever wonder how many people hire a certified professional to install all [...]
