There are few events in modern life that remind us of dependence on technology more than a long power outage. Whether storm-driven or man-made, outages make us feel helpless, aggravated, and even unproductive for hours or days. Fortunately, advances in energy storage and backup technology can provide your business and family with basic power at […]

Understanding the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program Promoting Renewable Energy Solutions for Farms & Rural Businesses Agricultural and rural businesses serve a critically important role in our society, producing food and other natural resources that make modern life possible. With a continuous increase in energy costs and an overall shift toward more climate-friendly options, […]

Solar energy continues to grow in popularity in the Gulf South through lower costs and improved technology. Although regulations are changing, for the past decade the United States has enjoyed a national program offering new solar owners a federal tax credit. Solar tax credits will begin to phase out over the coming years, however, there […]

Businesses have the strongest case for tapping incentive programs and lowering energy bills with solar installations. While costs continue to fall, solar incentives have risen to be more powerful than ever, especially for businesses. Retail, office, warehouse, agricultural, industrial, and institutional facilities all qualify for a 30% tax credit for commercial solar projects. Commercial projects […]

Solar Alternatives, the top name in solar power installation in New Orleans and beyond, has been working hard to get large commercial businesses and industries into the solar power age. We recently had a chance to complete a few major projects, including one for the famous Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. The shopping center […]

July was one hot month and while many paid a fortune running air conditioners, solar system owners are turning sunlight into electricity and turning lowering utility bills. With the hottest temperatures in August these savings are crucial. One fun part of almost every solar power system is a monitoring program. Monitoring shows what solar panels […]