Namaste Solar

The bad apples of the solar industry got a lot of press this year. They got so much attention that the federal government is taking action. A whole group of government agencies – U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), Dept. of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Federal Trade Commission – are working on a holistic solar consumer protection and education plan. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02WwQ9d0

“I’ve definitely seen the bill go down. My first month with solar my bill was $10 and the month before it was $150. My average monthly payment was $146 before solar. I don’t know how many more years we’ll be staying in this home but either way, it’s definitely worth it.” – Nelson Chen on how solar has financially impacted him. Read his full interview here: https://hubs.li/Q02Wk2LV0

In this video, Rachel Mountain, a co-owner and our Director of Commercial Sales, talks through all the financial benefits available to commercial solar customers. You’ll hear about the 30% federal tax credit and 10-40% tax credit adders – all of which can add up to 70% tax credits on your system price. She also discusses bonus depreciation, lowered utility expenses, and renewable energy credits. https://lnkd.in/gVQzgVXx #commercialsolar #namastesolar #financialincentives #colorado #coloradosolar #commercialoperationsevoloved

The future IS electric. And that includes our transportation. Check out the current state of EVs with our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3YoPEOv

Installing solar on new construction is a way that we help new buildings get off on the right foot. This new net-zero community in Lafayette is flush with solar on each new home. To see how going solar could improve your life, get a free quote today. https://hubs.li/Q02WwFNN0

There are a whole slew of tricks that some solar companies use when it comes to solar proposals to make them look more appealing than they really are. In this blog, we pull back the curtain to show you some of the most common tricks you’ll see from other companies. And we give you the inside scoop of our transparent proposal process. https://bit.ly/3AIdBaH

The solar industry has gotten a predatory reputation because of some bad players. But companies like Namaste Solar are doing our best to fight that. While our way of doing business differently creates a people-centric experience for our customers, we’re providing transparent information to help those who are considering solar. We know that a big part of being a force for good is helping you wade through the weeds to make a protected investment. Read more about our top tips for finding a worthy installer in our recent Daily Camera spotlight: https://hubs.li/Q02WwDm50

Namaste Solar is an employee-owned cooperative. At Namaste Solar, that means any employee can be a co-owner if they choose. If they choose to buy in to the company, they then have one share and one vote – meaning no one can buy any more shares than anyone else. This ensures voting power that is equal across all co-owners, regardless of position. Our co-owners participate in owner meetings, can run to be on our board of directors, and use their voting power to make important company decisions. Every employee-owned cooperative looks a bit different, but Namaste Solar’s model is focused on cooperative ownership, democratic decision-making, and extreme transparency. https://hubs.li/Q02WwGkX0

A New Mexican Senator, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan, recently introduced the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act which is legislation that would support community solar projects and expand access to solar energy across the country, regardless of income. The idea is that directing more resources to those who can’t host residential solar on their roofs would expand renewable energy, lower costs for consumers, support good paying green jobs, and help with climate mitigation. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Wwhst0