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  • How Solar Panels Save Water in New Jersey

    How Solar Panels Save Water in New Jersey

    Solar Panels Use Zero Water to Generate Power Traditional power plants that burn fossil fuels like natural gas, coal or nuclear energy use enormous amounts of water for cooling. In fact, US power plants account for 38% of total freshwater withdrawals according to the US Geological Survey. These withdrawals put a strain on our drinking…

  • Commercial Solar and EV Charging Solutions in New Jersey – A Guide for Commercial Property Owners

    Commercial Solar and EV Charging Solutions in New Jersey – A Guide for Commercial Property Owners

    As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates across New Jersey, the state faces a critical need for expanded and reliable charging infrastructure. According to a 2024 report in the Asbury Park Press, New Jersey’s EV registrations surpassed 154,000 by December 2023, a significant jump from approximately 91,000 the previous year. Despite this surge, the state ranked…

  • How To Maximize Your Nonprofit’s Impact with Solar Energy

    How To Maximize Your Nonprofit’s Impact with Solar Energy

    Slash Your Electricity Costs by 30% to 50% With our no-money-out-of-pocket solar energy program, Illumina Energy can help you cut your electricity expenses by 30% to 50%. We install and maintain the solar system on your buildings or property, allowing you to purchase electricity at a significantly discounted rate for the life of the system.…

  • Mastering the Solar Procurement Process: A Guide for Large-Scale Projects in New Jersey

    Mastering the Solar Procurement Process: A Guide for Large-Scale Projects in New Jersey

    What is an RFP? Understanding the Basics According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, a Request for Proposal (RFP) is “a formal bid document to ask vendors to provide proposals for desired projects, as required by many public agencies (federal, state, local).” In the context of solar energy, an RFP outlines the photovoltaic (PV) product…

  • How Your Business Can Benefit From Commercial Solar Panels.

    How Your Business Can Benefit From Commercial Solar Panels.

    For many reasons commercial solar panels save organizations money. Solar panel engineering lowers electric bills now and insures that your organization is less vulnerable to energy rate hikes in the future. In addition to gaining energy security you can expect additional benefits such as tax incentives, increased property value, and a positive public image. Tax…