New Orleans, LA – SBP, a national disaster resilience and recovery organization, in collaboration with Solar Alternatives, announces the commissioning of Louisiana’s first commercial-scale microgrid solar energy system. The new system powers SBP’s St. Peter Apartments, a $10.3 million 50-unit mixed income apartment community in Mid-City New Orleans, making it the first net-zero energy commercial […]

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 […]

  When the Covid-19 pandemic began earlier this year, few of us could have predicted the wide-ranging impact it would have on our lives. Back then, its timeline was measured in days and weeks. However, as we move into the sixth month of quarantine life, we know now that many of the changes we’ve made […]

What is the Solar for All NOLA Program? The City of New Orleans and The Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance have partnered with local experts to bring affordable solar energy to the community. Solar Alternatives is a key partner, committed to delivering free information, site-assessments, and quotes for all residents and business owners in the […]

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 […]