Be Heard. Participate in this crucial survey, this week’s data is showing a large disparity between what is going and where. Maximize the data by joining in.
Trackable Market Data. When coronavirus first hit the US I knew that I wanted to track sentiment and sales on a weekly basis. From sales to install we also have permit data which is usually not tracked in real-time. The best data source for this in the US is my friend Chris from Ohm Analytics. Ohm Analytics has leveraged its data sources and capabilities to track solar activity on a weekly basis. Ohm is providing access to this feature for the time being to help the industry navigate the next several months. Ohm’s Weekly Solar Activity Tracker will monitor solar permit and other available records in a sampling of the largest cities and counties in major solar states. This is a major data tracker that Ohm is making available for free for now and should drive you to subscribe to their fuller data set or sign up as a contractor. Thank you to Ohm for making this happen and letting SolarWakeup show it to the market.
A Bill Today? Late last night, negotiators appeared to get closer to a deal in package 3. This package is nearing $2TRILLION dollars and whether the solar ITC is part of it is up to a handful of people. In case you are wondering if it’s part of the discussion, just ask McConnell. He had some choice words about solar.
Are You Facetiming? I want to talk to solar installers still selling but without meeting their customers face to face. Do you have a unique approach or concept? I want to hear about it.
The Essential Industries. In California, many of you asked me about the various orders from County and State officials and where solar installers fit in. The state rules around essential and federal definitions of critical sectors leave room for interpretation, which is why we have strong trade groups like CALSSA to provide guidance. In their well crafted memo, they lay out clear language for you to use for your business. Keep in mind, stay safe and use your judgement, this isn’t a free pass to act like all is normal. While you’re here, representing solar industry isn’t free. If you benefit from California solar and storage policies, join CALSSA and let them know I sent you!
- The Hill: Senate on cusp of coronavirus stimulus deal after agreements in key areas
- Utility Dive: Solar developers launch lobbying effort to curb COVID-19 impacts, advance remote permitting
- Greentech Media: Are Solar Workers ‘Essential’? The Industry May Soon Find Out
- Bloomberg: Coronavirus Is Pushing Door-to-Door Solar Salesmen Online
- PV-Magazine: Texas retail choice design bests 13 other states in driving solar power
- New York Times: PG&E Will Plead Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Camp Fire
- Solar Power World: Suntuity Solar will offer subsidized payments for solar + storage customers affected by coronavirus
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