Rural Energy Grant Applications Due September 30th

Grant Deadline Looming Up to a million dollars!  Yes, that is possibly how much a single energy project could receive when Uncle Sam steps in to support your renewable energy efforts. You have less than a month to submit your grant application for the Rural Energy for America Program.  The next posted deadline is September […]

Have you seen the latest energy news on the web at KnoxTNToday?  Here’s a roundup of the latest articles you’ll find there, produced by our team here at Solar Alliance: More Money for Local Utility Companies Veterans Support Via Solar-Powered Subsidized Housing Plant a Tree, Save the Planet Pollinator Gardens for Solar Arrays Old-Fashioned Ice […]

How will current and future climate risks affect investors to your publicly traded company?  Would your location put you at risk for destructive weather extremes? To what extent are you required to report publicly about your climate-related business plans, including carbon emissions and clean energy transitions? Rules for this are still in process, currently involved […]

Solar Alliance Southeast is proud to be listed among the 2024 Top Solar Contractors by Solar Power World.  This is a reflection of 2023 work fully completed and commissioned.  It required a submission process with documentation of solar projects, reviewed by the magazine staff. Solar Alliance Southeast is ranked per the Solar Power World list […]

Community solar is growing across the United States.  It has potential to grow even more, including those who would not otherwise have access to clean, reliable solar energy.  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that community solar could theoretically serve all home customers who don’t have access to add their own behind-the-meter solar.  That is […]

What Motivates You to Explore Solar? Cutting utility bills.  Lowering operating costs.  Embracing environmental stewardship.  What is YOUR motivation for going solar?  Getting your fair share of the millions and millions of dollars available in energy grants and tax incentives?  This federal financial support for clean, renewable energy is another motivator for businesses looking to […]

Solar Alliance welcomes new Sales Director Tom Talmage III to lead the sales team of Solar Alliance Southeast, based in Knoxville, Tennessee.     “We see a growing demand for more and larger-scale commercial projects,” said Solar Alliance General Manager U.S. Jon Hamilton. “Bringing Tom on board brings a great deal of expertise and industry experience […]

Solar technician is one of several jobs that children can learn about via the JobPop series that runs on East Tennessee PBS.  It is explained by our General Manager, who manages crews of technicians and other solar photovoltaic professionals.  The series is aimed at  school-aged children in the 5-12 year range.  Professor Nick Geidner leads […]

How much electricity does your community need at the ready at any given time? Will it be enough when more vehicles are plugging into charging stations instead of filling up at gas stations? How will your workplace or home fare during the next extreme weather event in winter or summer? Will certain updates lessen the […]

Solar for Savings How are small businesses finding savings for their bottom line? Some are harvesting that savings via sunshine: adding the ability to produce their own solar energy.  The Rural Energy for America Program offers a generous way to support solar for rural, small businesses. Only a portion of those are farms. Many are […]