The Challenges and Opportunities of Electric Vehicles
2 years ago · 3 minute read
The Biden administration recently stated that it wants electric vehicles to represent 50 percent of new vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030. But is this target achievable, and can it help reduce carbon emissions? In 2021, global electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 80 percent[1] as automakers, including Ford, GM, Toyota, and Volkswagen, committed to […]
The Case for Going Solar in 2022
2 years ago · 3 minute read
In the face of well-publicized cyberattacks, ongoing supply chain issues, inflation, and abnormal weather events, the case is strong for going solar in 2022. The good news is that solar projects don’t require a large upfront investment for many businesses. We explain more on these topics below. Generating Energy to Secure Your Power Needs Recent […]
The Landowner’s Inside Guide to Solar Projects, Part 2
2 years ago · 4 minute read
As a landowner, you might be wondering if hosting a solar project on your property makes economic sense. In this blog, we’ll examine how to assess solar project developers and their proposals. If you missed the first part of this blog series, check out The Landowner’s Inside Guide to Solar Projects, Part 1. When a […]
Increasing The Value of Your Business with Solar Power
3 years ago · 3 minute read
To stimulate investment in solar power, large corporations like McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Trane, WeWork, and Levi Strauss recently sent a letter to Congress.[1] These business leaders are looking for ways to reduce their energy costs while minimizing their carbon footprints. But you don’t need to be a billion-dollar corporation to lower your energy bills by investing […]
Droughts in the Northeastern United States?
3 years ago · 3 minute read
Given the recent impacts to our area from Hurricane Ida, it may seem like an odd time to talk about droughts. But as an old television public service announcement once stated, “no one ever thinks there is a drought – until there is one.” In the western United States, the wildfires dominating much of the […]
Case Study: Community College of Allegheny County
3 years ago · < 1 minute read
The Community College of Allegheny County’s North Campus in McCandless, Penn. looked into ways of lowering its electricity costs and reducing its carbon footprint. Learn how the BAI Group will help them achieve this through a new solar installation project. Click here to view the full case study.
The Landowner’s Inside Guide to Solar Projects, Part 1
3 years ago · 3 minute read
If you’re a landowner or farmer, you may have recently received a mailer from a solar energy company offering to build a solar farm on your property. You might be wondering if the offer is real, and if so, how much money you might be able to make. In this installment of our two-part blog […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Community Solar
3 years ago · 3 minute read
1. What is Community Solar? As defined by the U.S. Department of Energy, community solar, also known as shared solar or solar gardens,[1] is any solar project or purchasing program, within a geographic area, that shares the benefits of the project among a range of consumers, including individuals, businesses, non-profits, and other groups.[2] Community solar […]
Legislating to Promote Pennsylvania Solar Power
3 years ago · 3 minute read
While some states generate five percent or more of their electricity from solar, Pennsylvania gets less than one percent. Yet almost 33 percent of the state’s greenhouse gases are created from generating electricity.* To reduce Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions, the state’s General Assembly is reviewing legislation it hopes will promote renewable energy innovations. There are […]
Phase I ESA’s: Are Revisions Coming to the ASTM Standard?
3 years ago · 3 minute read
Investing in Commercial and Industrial Property A Phase I ESA can help you determine who is potentially liable for environmental contamination found on a property. This protects you from liability by satisfying the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) innocent landowner defense under All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI). Without a pre-purchase […]