Namasté Solar Blog

While there are many reasons to go solar, here are four of the top advantages of solar energy for...

Need some inspiration this Earth Day? Here are a few climate activists that motivate us to help...

When you hear the term “solar system,” you probably start thinking about planets, stars, and the...

If you're reading this blog, you’re probably looking for ways to make a positive impact on the...

At Namaste Solar, we love to shed some light on the amazing people that contribute so much to our...

It’s important to know the different elements that you should consider when going solar. So, in...

For Namaste Solar, 2021 was a year of growth and investing in our community. We saw once again that...

Providing energy bill relief This winter, 176 families will have access to community solar...

You know what time of year it is! It’s getting a little colder and darker, which means it’s time to...

Sometimes we just need a visual to fully understand a concept. So, in this post we’re sharing an...

Here at Namaste Solar, our people care deeply about both making the cooperative a better place to...

If you’re looking for advice on selling or buying a house with solar panels, Danya Rivlin, aka the “

There’s a lot of solar nerds who work at Namaste Solar, and we’re lucky to have them! Their passion...

An increasing number of businesses are boosting cash flow while also differentiating their business...

When it comes to choosing the best solar panels to purchase for your home, there are many factors...

As Earth Day 2021 comes just a few days after a police officer was convicted for the murder of...

The opportunity to earn a compelling return on investment (ROI) by installing clean solar power on...

Change is on the horizon for Xcel Energy customers. The largest utility company in the state is...

Like much of America, Namaste Solar experienced an awakening the spring of 2020 to the realities...

While 2020 provided plenty of challenges for the solar industry, it ended on a hopeful note. A few...

While 2020 was a year of tension and hardship, it was also a year that called for action — action...

Climate change is affecting our planet, and if you’re a parent, at some point you’re going to have...

Green buildings are no longer a niche category, and the increasing adoption rate speaks to their...

Between a pandemic that slowed down the world, protests across the country, the Front Range fires,...

While Congress approved a two-year extension to the federal solar tax credit (ITC) at the end of...

At Namaste Solar, our ability to coordinate our efforts across departments using vertical...

Amid the pandemic and a rising movement for racial justice, the employees of Namaste Solar kept...

For commercial property owners with triple net leases, recouping the costs of a capital energy...

First time home buyers are looking for a place to call home, a place to raise a family, or maybe to...

Commercial solar installations offer the opportunity for businesses to reduce utility costs,...

One of the key concepts in how solar energy economics operates is net metering. Once understood,...

Part five of the Namaste Solar story covers a period of growth and expansion for our company when...

Namaste Solar is lucky to have so many solar nerds on our team. These people are experts in the...

Going solar is an exciting investment when you consider the financial benefits and environmental...

Safety is one of our core values here at Namaste Solar. Navigating the ins and outs of safety for a...

The federal solar investment income tax credit (ITC) has been in place since 2005 and has helped...

This one is for you, parents! Yes, it says solar energy for kids in the title, but we’re also...

Paper or plastic? Bike or drive? Meat or veggies? Folks at Namaste Solar are always trying to...

The world is facing a health crisis that has dramatically changed how we live and work. Namaste...

From the beginning, Namaste Solar has been built as a transparent business. It is one of the...

The worldwide COVID-19 crisis has made it a strange time not only to do business but to live our...

Businesses across the country are discovering the benefits of solar energy, including an attractive...

Think of your roof as a canvas and solar panels as the medium we design with. Our home solar...

It’s time. You’ve been researching solar options for your home and now you’re ready to get a free...

In 2005, after feeling conflicted by the environmental impact of the oil and gas industry, Blake...

“I want you to act as if our house is on fire. Because it is,” Greta Thunberg said to a crowd at...

Update: At the end of 2020, Congress chose to extend the 26% federal solar tax credit by another...

Here at Namaste Solar, we are lucky to work with some pretty amazing people. The folks here care...

As headlines regarding climate change grow more alarming, individuals and businesses are getting...

Update: At the end of 2020, Congress chose to extend the 26% federal solar tax credit by another...

In 2018, Namaste Solar moved its Denver office from the RiNo neighborhood to the Sun Valley...

No matter your creed, background, or beliefs, the holidays are an inspiring time of year. It’s a...

Namaste Solar, in partnership with Solaris Energy, completed a new 1-megawatt solar project in Fort...

Budget season is back, and that means juggling competing interests when putting together your 2022...

Update: At the end of 2020, Congress chose to extend the 26% federal solar tax credit by another...

Part four of the Namaste Solar story covers one special moment in time when Namaste Solar was...

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Denver this past Friday for the Global Climate Strike. We...

The solar industry continues to evolve and grow, installing a record 2.7 gigawatts of new capacity...

Shareholder primacy and an unwavering focus on the financial bottom line took a hit last week when...

Adding solar to your home is an opportunity to save money while making a difference for the planet...

Title: Solar Installer, AC2, Namaste Solar Co-Owner How long have you worked at Namaste Solar? ...

It feels good to buy local, but the research also shows that choosing locally owned businesses has...

Going solar is about more than being green; investments in on-site solar energy translate into a...

As part of our mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment and to support the communities we...

Home solar panel systems are designed to last at least 25 years, and many older systems are still...

The story of Namaste Solar has been written by many individuals over the past 14 years, and while...

You don’t need to pay any money up front to access the benefits of home solar energy when you use...

As a Colorado solar company, Namaste Solar focuses our installation work along Colorado’s Front...

The story of Namaste Solar has been written by many individuals over the past 14 years, and while...

The story of Namaste Solar has been written by many individuals over the past 14 years, and while...

The Denver Green Building Ordinance (formerly known as the Denver Green Roof Initiative) is now in...

In 2005, the founders of Namaste Solar built a company with a mission to help the environment by...

Can you save money by installing solar panels for you home? Yes! Home solar is the rare home...

At Namaste Solar, our goal is to put extra cash in your pocket while helping you transition to...

The holidays are a season for spreading cheer and connecting with friends and loved ones, not...

From a conventional perspective, elections only come around every two years. And you can only cast...

The movement toward a more inclusive and sustainable economy has gained a new partner! Namasté...

Alarming reports about climate change continue to come out, and with them the urgency to take...

Update: At the end of 2020, Congress chose to extend the 26% federal solar tax credit by another...

Commercial solar offers significant benefits for property owners, but the need for capital...

UPDATE: An updated version of the initiative was passed by Denver City Council on November 2, 2018...

Namaste Solar is not business as usual. We’re an employee-owned B Corp that believes in using our...

Colorado homeowners and commercial property owners are in luck when they go solar because there are...

Many home and business owners begin their solar journey by consulting an online solar system...

Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles have been creating plenty of buzz in the world of solar power, and some...

With hail such a frequent concern here in Colorado’s Front Range, our customers often ask us how...

When considering solar energy for a home, many people begin by asking “how much does it cost to go...

Starting October 1st, 2018, Fort Collins Utilities will transition to a different rate structure...

Namaste Solar has a long history of doing business differently and working to build a company that...

The final draft of the new tax bill delivered some unexpected benefits to the solar industry and to...

On January 22nd, President Trump announced a 30% solar panel tariff on imported solar panels. See...

Maybe it’s because the top layer of a solar panel is glass. Or maybe it’s because solar panels look...

Before we start, can we take a minute to appreciate how cool solar technology is? It all starts in...

When looking at installing solar panels on your home, you’ll receive quotes that detail your system...

Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to install solar panels on their home. There is no one...

It’s exciting to think about the savings you can get by switching to clean solar energy, but when...

Namaste Solar has concluded its second successful private offering, raising over $3.1 million from...

Namaste Solar loves to walk its talk. Put its money (and time) where its mouth is. Practice what it...

Solar panels or modules are a key component of every solar array, since they are what convert...

Everyone's favorite holistic compensation at Namaste Solar is the dogs that come to the Boulder and...

Want to hear about Namaste Solar's role in the industry, and meet some of our co-owners...

Winter can be one of the toughest seasons for solar power generation, but living somewhere that is...

The City of Loveland today announced the completion of a 3.5 megawatt solar project, built to...

Conscience Bay Company (CBC) today announced the completion of a 316 kW solar array on the historic

Namaste Solar has been named to Outside's Best Places to Work of 2016. Each year, Outside...

Amicus Solar Cooperative, a member-owned purchasing cooperative, announced today that is has been...

This article was originally published onGreentech MediabyJulia Pyper. Colorado stakeholders have...

Namaste Solar will begin construction next month on a 1.3 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar array...

Construction has begun on a 446 kW ground-mounted solar array at The Putney School, a progressive,...

Namaste Solar will begin construction next month on a 3.5 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar array...

This article was originally published inInc. Magazine by Etelka Lehoczky.  There are many...

This article was originally published in Entrepreneur Magazine by Michelle Goodman.  When...

This article was originally published in the Daily Camera by Jerd Smith. Boulder County, in...

This article was originally published in the Stowe Reporter by Tommy Gardner. The electric...

Solas Energy Consulting Inc., and its US partner company, Solas Energy Consulting US Inc. today...

Namaste Solar has been selected as one of Outside's Best Places to Work in 2015. Each year, Outside...

Namaste Solar, an employee-owned cooperative and leading engineering, procurement and construction...

This article was originally published in Conscious Company Magazine.  Founded in 2005, Namaste...

This article was originally published in Entrepreneur Magazine by Michelle Goodman. Kim Jordan and...