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Danny Kennedy is a global authority on environmental issues and a successful clean-tech entrepreneur. His accomplishments have earned him numerous awards, including Innovator of the Year by PBS’s Planet Forward for pioneering an easy-to access and aff ordable...
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We're at a tipping point in our global movement from dirty, big-industry electricity-- countries like Germany have 25% of...
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10 New Year’s resolutions that seem too easy to be eco-friendly (but they are)
In the post-holiday daze, many of us find ourselves setting lofty New Year’s goals like saving the planet. But the chances of sticking to a resolution that broad are slim to none. Instead, set yourself up for success by starting […] The post 10 New Year’s resolutions that seem too easy to be ec...
April 19, 2017
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4 Lessons from a Successful Solar Start-Up
The Bright Minds Challenge team interviewed Jan Slaghekke, Chief Global Officer at Sungevity. They wanted to get an insight into what it takes to create a successful renewable energy start-up. [BM] What inspired you to join the Sungevity team? [JS] […] The post 4 Lessons from a Successful Solar...
April 19, 2017
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Sungevity Wins Owler’s 2016 Hot in Oakland Award
Sungevity has been named a winner of Owler’s 2016 Hot in Oakland Award! Each year, Owler recognizes the top trending companies in cities around the world. They sifted through over 15 million companies on the Owler platform to find the […] The post Sungevity Wins Owler’s 2016 Hot in Oakland Awar...
April 19, 2017
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Watch: It’s easier than you think to save with solar
“How much could I save with solar?” That’s one of the most common questions we get at Sungevity. In fact, one third of homes in the U.S. could pay less for their electricity with a Sungevity Energy System.* Solar may […] The post Watch: It’s easier than you think to save with solar appeared fir...
April 19, 2017
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12 Tips for Growing Your Professional Network
Who do companies hire and why? Employers tend to hire people that fall into one of these three categories: people they know, people they like or people they feel they can trust! That’s one reason why growing your professional network […] The post 12 Tips for Growing Your Professional Network ap...
April 19, 2017
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Watch: KCP&L Solar Farm Now Generating Electricity
Missouri and Kansas utility Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) worked with Sungevity last summer to build its first commercial-scale solar farm. The KCP&L solar array is now online and helping to power the area with sunshine. 11,500 solar panels make up the […] The post Watch: KCP&am...
April 19, 2017
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Wheel-riding pug is living the #sunshinelife
Going solar helped one family care for their special needs pug On any given weekday, you’ll immediately be greeted at Linda and Richard’s door in her home in El Sobrante, CA, by four rather rambunctious pugs and pug mixes. It takes […] The post Wheel-riding pug is living the #sunshinelife appea...
April 19, 2017
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Five Sungevity Women Leaders Shine the Light on Climbing the Ladder
Sungevity women leaders talk risk, resolve and respect in today’s solar industry We know that it takes an ongoing commitment to training and mentorship to break gender biases. It means being willing to engage in tough conversations as a team, ensuring […] The post Five Sungevity Women Leaders S...
April 19, 2017
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Sungevity, Inc. Announces Plan To Strengthen Balance Sheet And Restructure Company
Oakland, CA March 13, 2017 – Sungevity, Inc. (“Sungevity”), a technology-driven solutions provider, offering exceptional service and choice to residential and commercial solar energy customers, today announced that it has commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for [...
April 19, 2017
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Update to Our Valued Customers
Answers To Common Questions About Sungevity’s Chapter 11 Filing Process Q: What was announced? Sungevity has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection. Sungevity has reached an agreement with a group of investors led by Northern Pacific Group on a […] The post Update to Our Valued Custom...
April 19, 2017
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Sungevity Helps Another Head of State Go Solar
Six years ago, Sungevity and non-profit Solar Head of State worked together to install solar on the Muliaage, the official presidential residence of the Maldives. Sungevity is now proud to support Solar Head of State’s newest initiative to install a solar […] The post Sungevity Helps Another He...
September 30, 2016
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Sungevity Is One of TalentTribe’s 100 Most Inspiring Workplaces!
It’s a proud day to be working for the rooftop revolution! TalentTribe just named Sungevity to their list of 100 Most Inspiring Workplaces. Visit our profile to watch behind-the-scenes videos and learn what it’s like to be part of Sungevity’s solar team. The post Sungevity Is One of TalentTribe...
September 30, 2016
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Why should you as a prospective employee care about company culture? It’s simple: culture is the heart and soul of a company, and is the bedrock of a thriving employee experience. A strong company culture encourages employee loyalty, fosters team […] The post Company Culture Matters appeared fi...
September 9, 2016
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Sungevity Partners With REC Solar To Give Businesses More Solar Options
It’s tough to start and operate your own small business. We get it – we’ve been there. That’s why at Sungevity, we are doing everything under the sun to make it easy for small businesses to save money with solar. Our new partnership with REC Solar is going to make it even easier. The post Sunge...
August 31, 2016
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California, go solar for as low as $9,635. Yes, really.
This Earth Day - our 9th anniversary - we’re making solar radically affordable. Andrew Birch, Sungevity's CEO, explains. The post California, go solar for as low as $9,635. Yes, really. appeared first on Sungevity Blog.
August 31, 2016
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Sungevity’s Cause Marketing Initiative Surpasses $2 Million Milestone Raised For Nonprofit Partners
OAKLAND, Calif. | Sungevity, Inc., a technology-driven solutions provider, offering exceptional service and choice to residential and commercial solar energy customers, today announced that it has surpassed the $2 million mark raised for its nonprofit partners through the company’s Sungevity.or...
August 31, 2016
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ENGIE Electrabel Selects Sungevity As Solar Solutions Partner To Address Belgian Solar Market
OAKLAND, CA, and BRUSSELS, BELGIUM | Sungevity, Inc., a technology-driven solutions provider offering exceptional service and choice to residential and commercial solar energy customers, today announced a partnership with ENGIE Electrabel, a subsidiary of the ENGIE Group (formerly GDF Suez), to...
August 31, 2016
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VIDEO: Michael Franti goes solar with Sungevity
He’s a musician, filmmaker, humanitarian… and now, a Sungevity Rooftop Revolutionary! We’re grateful to Michael Franti and his wife Sara for championing clean energy and adding their rooftop to the solar movement. The post VIDEO: Michael Franti goes solar with Sungevity appeared first on Sung...
August 16, 2016
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Answers To 5 Common Questions About Solar Energy
Americans have installed more than one million solar systems nationwide. If you’re reading this blog, chances are, you may have one of them! According to SEIA, it took the United States 40 years to reach 1 million solar installations, but it will only take 2 years to reach 2 million. With solar...
August 16, 2016
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Venice, Calif. PlugShare, the maker of the number one ranked electric vehicle (EV) charging station locator app, today announced the California statewide launch of “Drive Solar,” a first-of-its-kind program that now provides eligible PlugShare community members in the state with a free home ...
August 16, 2016
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Sungevity Challenges 2016 U.S. Presidential Candidates To A Solar Throwdown
Oakland, CA Sungevity, Inc., the solar energy company credited with getting solar panels put on the White House in 2014 with its “Globama Campaign,” is at it again – this time challenging presidential candidates to step up to the clean energy challenge and be the first candidate to put solar pa...
August 16, 2016
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Sungevity, Inc. To Become Public Company Through Merger Agreement With Easterly Acquisition Corp.
6/29/2016 Boston, MA, Oakland, CA, & NYC Sungevity, Inc. (“Sungevity”), a technology-driven solutions provider, offering exceptional service and choice to residential and commercial solar energy customers, and Easterly Acquisition Corp. (“Easterly”) (NASDAQ: EACQ) today announced th...
August 16, 2016
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California Cities Have Barely Scratched The Surface Of Their Residential Solar Potential
Sungevity used proprietary Instant iQuote technology to evaluate the solar potential of three major California cities, and the results may surprise you. Sungevity’s technology analyzed rooftops in San Diego, San Jose and Berkeley and estimated that the three cities have barely scratched the sur...
August 16, 2016
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Sungevity Named “Best For The World” In Environment And Worker Categories
We’re proud to announce that Sungevity has been named Best for the World in the environment and worker categories by B Labs, the nonprofit organization behind the B Corporation movement. To qualify, Sungevity earned a worker and environmental impact score in the top 10% of all Certified B Corp...
April 28, 2015
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Sungevity and zulily Work Together to Make Your Little Sunshine A Star
The decision to install home solar is usually made by the adults in a household, but we’re making children the stars of our 2015 campaign, “See Solar Differently.” Why? Because children are the reason solar energy matters. An old saying goes: We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we ...
April 24, 2015
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10 Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Solar Company
Shopping for home solar can feel overwhelming because, at first glance, many companies look the same. How do you tell them apart and choose the right system and company for you? We put together a list of 10 questions to ask every solar company to help you make the best decision. Question #1: I...
April 15, 2015
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Sungevity Recertified As A Benefit “B” Corporation For The 4th Consecutive Term
For the fourth time, Sungevity has received certification as a Benefit “B” Corporation for meeting rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Too many businesses seek profit without considering the impact their business practices are having o...
April 10, 2015
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Danny Kennedy posted a blog post
7 San Diego Attractions You Didn’t Know Were Solar-Powered
San Diego is crazy for solar (no wonder, with all that sunshine). The city has 197.5 megawatts of solar power installed – that’s enough to power over 40,000 homes. So, where exactly is all that solar power hiding? Turns out, it’s busy powering some of your favorite local attractions. San Dieg...
April 8, 2015
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When In Drought, Californians Can Turn To Solar Energy (Part 1)
Yesterday, California’s Governor Jerry Brown imposed mandatory restrictions on the state’s water use for the first time in history. The announcement coincides with the end of another disappointing winter season for local skiers, who looked on enviously as snowfall set records in New England. T...
April 3, 2015
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Danny Kennedy posted a blog post
Sungevity is hitting the road, and San Diego is our first stop. Find us in San Diego starting at the free Padres Fanfest tomorrow at Petco Park. General entrance begins at 9am. Stay tuned to learn where you can find Sungevity next.
April 3, 2015
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Danny Kennedy is now a member of Berrett-Koehler Community
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