Brilliant Harvest proud to help create ‘Green Places’
In October of 2019, a cross-sector partnership, Partners for Green Places, launched with the goal of encouraging organizations and businesses to commit to energy efficiency and sustainability.
Florida not learning its lesson on renewable energy
This spring, state lawmakers will consider legislation that would help to equip Florida schools with solar energy systems.
When the power grid fails, solar + battery will have your back
One way to ensure you have power when utilities are down is to pair your solar energy system with battery storage.
Solar energy is changing lives in sub-Saharan Africa
solar energy is changing lives in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly 600 million people live without grid electricity.
It’s time to end the solar tariffs!
The tariffs were designed to boost U.S. manufacturing and stop unfair competition from foreign countries but the one thing they’ve succeeded at is to slow the flow of lower-cost product available to U.S. companies.
The Solar Investment Tax Credit is set to step down again
The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has helped support a robust solar industry in the United States. Unfortunately, the ITC was not extended by Congress late last year and, now, has begun stepping down.
Brilliant Harvest is proud to sponsor the 15th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
Sarasota County’s 15th annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, “Transforming to New Ways Forward,” will bring the community together (safely, virtually) to discuss sustainability priorities.
Net metering in Florida to continue on!
We are happy to report that Florida’s Public Service Commission does not, at this time, appear to have the intention of weakening NEM.
New study lays out the impact of residential energy use
A new study published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, “The Carbon Footprint of Household Energy Use in the United States,” took a much-needed, comprehensive look at the greenhouse (GHG) emissions related to residential energy use. Looking at data from 93 million households, the authors of the study determined that residential…
An update on the Tesla Solar Roof
Why has the Tesla Solar Roof – and solar roof tiles in general – been so difficult to get right?
The Case for Municipal Green Bonds
The issuance of green municipal bonds offers a wonderful opportunity to relieve some of the economic pressure and lost jobs due to the coronavirus.
Where Did My Net Metering Credits Go?
With the added – often significant – energy demands resulting from people staying home due to the coronavirus and warmer than average temperatures, those who utilize solar power may be asking at year’s end, “Where did my net metering credits go?”
The Benefits of Ensuring Your Home is Safe and Comfortable
If the coronavirus pandemic has shown us anything, it’s the benefits of ensuring that your home is safe and comfortable.
Solar Energy and the COVID-19 Crisis
We know you’re getting a flood of emails talking about the policies and plans of various organizations and businesses as everyone tries to cope with the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Why it’s important to engage your solar contractor early for new construction
If you are considering solar for your new commercial building or home construction, we urge you to engage your solar contractor early for the design and engineering process.
Utilities use shady tactics to maintain their ‘power’
We were saddened – but not at all surprised – when The New York Times broke the story about how utility companies cultivated National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.) chapters around the country. With big donations, the utilities were able to get NAACP chapters to work against renewable efforts, helping to “stymie…
Solar ITC extension removed from House spending package
We are sorry to be the bearer of bad news, especially during the holiday season, but the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) – which has been set to step down at the end of 2019 – was not extended by Congress. The five-year extension was removed from the House $1.4 trillion spending package. We are…
Membership in FlaSEIA has its benefits
We have lots of choices to make when it comes to charitable endeavors. Most of us have contributed to various organizations and causes over the course of our lifetime. What may be less common is for a private citizen to support a trade association. But when it comes to the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association…
Help defend the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)!
The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is one of the most successful clean energy policies ever passed and has helped support a robust solar industry in the United States. The ITC currently allows homeowners and businesses to deduct 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system from their federal taxes. Thanks to the…
Protect Yourself from Shady Solar Proposals
As consumers, we are safest when seeking goods and services we are at least somewhat familiar with. It’s relatively easy to do product research and compare prices when you have even a moderate base of knowledge. But when it comes to solar energy, other than the price, a lack of understanding is the most common…
Consider Installing Solar Before the ITC Steps Down!
For those considering solar, the clock is ticking on the opportunity to maximize their savings through the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The ITC is set to step down from the current level of 30% at the end of this year (through its eventual elimination for homeowners in 2022). If you have been thinking about…
Don’t fall for a solar scam!
By Bill Johnson President, Brilliant Harvest If you are thinking about installing a solar energy system on your home or business, or if you just really like reading about solar, then you’ve probably noticed lots of solar-related ads popping up on sites you visit and your Facebook activity feed. Perhaps you’ve even been tempted to…
Going Solar Is as Easy As 1-2-3
If you are considering a solar energy system for your home or business, it may seem intimidating. There are so many considerations and a lot of technical information to understand. At Brilliant Harvest, we strive to make the process as easy as possible for our clients. So, in today’s discussion, we’re going to explain how…
Gratitude for a great decade
By Bill Johnson, founder and president of Brilliant Harvest Ten years ago, I began my dream job. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, a Master of Science in Physics, an MBA, and years of experience working in telecom, I knew I wanted to live my professional life on the cutting edge, to…
It’s time to end the energy monopoly in Florida
A movement is afoot to end the energy monopoly in Florida.