April 2024 HeatSpring is widely recognized as a top online learning platform for solar and clean energy industries, with courses led by industry experts. With over 270 free and paid courses on a variety of topics ranging from a Solar PV Bootcamp to NABCEP Certification prep to Utility-Scale Solar Construction & Project Management, […]
Finding Direct Pay a Bit Confusing? We Can Help! Navigating the Direct Pay process for your organization’s solar system can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve developed a simple 5-part checklist to make the process smoother and ensure you get the most out of your investment. Downloadable Direct Pay Checklist […]
By Rosana Francescato, lead writer and analyst, CollectiveSun | April 4th, 2024 HeatSpring is widely recognized as a top online learning platform for solar and clean energy industries, with courses led by industry experts. With over 270 free and paid courses on a variety of topics ranging from a Solar PV Bootcamp to NABCEP Certification prep to […]
Navigating the world of solar financing can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Our team of seasoned experts has been focused on delivering solar financing solutions for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations across the country for over a decade. In just the last few years, we’ve proudly facilitated solar projects for over 200 nonprofits […]
March 2024 Important Updates from the IRS! They have opened up MORE office hours! The question is, do you need them? The IRS is committed to supporting organizations and tax-exempt entities and providing education about the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act with the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. To aid […]
By Rosana Francescato, lead writer and analyst, CollectiveSun | March 12th, 2024 San Diego State University is committed to promoting the use of solar energy as part of its commitment to sustainability. The university’s student-run Associated Students organization has been a strong solar champion, motivated by the students’ desire to make their campus more sustainable. Associated Students […]
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By Rosana Francescato, lead writer and analyst, CollectiveSun | March 1st, 2024 At CollectiveSun, we’ve been closely following the policy innovations in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that are making it easier for nonprofits to go solar. One of these is the legislation’s direct pay provision, which for the first time allows nonprofits to receive a payment […]
Important Updates from the IRS! They have opened up MORE office hours! The question is, do you need them? The IRS is committed to supporting organizations and tax-exempt entities and providing education about the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act with the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. To aid in this effort, […]
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By Rosana Francescato, lead writer and analyst, CollectiveSun Clean energy in the U.S. has largely been incentivized by tax credits — most notably, the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the Production Tax Credit (PTC). Tax credits are great, because they basically act as a rebate on the cost of your project. But before the passage […]
By Rosana Francescato, lead writer and analyst, CollectiveSun The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed over a year ago, is expected to increase U.S. solar deployment fivefold. To live up to this promise, the law must do more than incentivize additional project build-outs. It must also support domestic manufacturing of the components that go into those […]
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