JP Plumlee Earns NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification

Congratulations to LightWave Solar’s JP Plumlee for earning the NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification! NABCEP is the gold standard for third-party solar certification, and JP’s certificate means he passed a rigorous exam and meets quality training and experience requirements. We already knew JP was a great asset to LightWave…

LightWave Solar Hosts Job Fair Sept 18

LightWave Solar is hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. for construction workers seeking Solar Installer positions. Please come out to meet us if you’re interested. Spread the word about green jobs! WHO: LightWave Solar Electric, LLC WHAT: Job Fair for Construction Workers…

TVA Solar Incentive Program Update

TVA is rolling out their new solar incentive program, Green Power Providers, as early as October 1, 2012. Program details have not been officially announced, but the following information has been verified with TVA and local distributors: 1. Green Power Providers will keep the $0.12 solar premium for projects…

Contractor’s Corner: A Podcast With Steve Johnson

Solar Power World recently featured Steve Johnson, President of LightWave Solar on Contractor’s Corner, a new podcast series highlighting solar contractors and installers. This podcast series is a companion to the Contractor’s Corner column in the back of Solar Power World’s print magazine and on the website, so…

Where We’ll Be in September 2012

Solar 101 Workshop in Bristol on Sept 12 On Wednesday, September 12, LightWave Solar will be in Bristol to host an informative solar workshop. Learn why 2012 is the best year to invest in solar. We will cover the types of solar energy packages, current and future incentives, and solar…

TVA Generation Partners Program Ends Sept. 30

The popular Generation Partners program will end on Sept. 30, which means TVA will not approve any new applications after this date.  LightWave Solar is encouraging all potential solar system owners to sign up under the existing program to lock in the 12 cent premium rate and avoid load requirements that…

Home Equity Lines of Credit for Solar Systems

LightWave Solar has partnered with SunTrust Bank to offer Home Equity Lines of Credit for solar PV systems. With Generation Partners’ 12 cent premium, TVA’s $1,000 installation incentive and the 30% federal tax credit, monthly payments could equal electric bill offsets depending on system size, credit score and…

Solar PV Installations Increased 85% in Q1 2012 Over Q1 2011

Growth in solar photovoltaics (PV) markets in the U.S. is maintaining its breakneck pace from 2011, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight: Q1 2012, a report by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Led by strong growth in the commercial market segment, the U.S. installed…