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Saint Louis University celebrated the culmination of the installation of nine solar arrays throughout the midtown campus Friday during the “Solar at SLU” reception at the Everest Education Union. Brandon Verhoff, director of Sustainability and Benchmarking, welcomed a crowd of nearly 50 people, followed by remarks from Rick Hunter, CEO of Microgrid Solar, a partner…
By: Pivot Energy
October 26, 2015
In 2014, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Microgrid Energy with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM) award, joining more than 800 visionary businesses from across the country. With the announcement of 150 new and renewing BFBs today in 39 states and Washington, D.C., Microgrid Energy joins a cutting-edge group of more than 800 local…
By: Pivot Energy
October 15, 2015
Once again, Microgrid Energy sponsored a team to ride in the 2015 Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride on September 12-13. The company first formed a team in 2014, and raised over $5,000 for the Gateway Area Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Our goal is to raise at least that much again this year. The event, long…
By: Pivot Energy
September 25, 2015
Explore Solar FAQs - learn how solar cells are made, how much solar costs, installation best practices, and more!
By: Pivot Energy
September 17, 2015
Microgrid Energy proudly has one of the highest rates of NABCEP Certified employees on staff. But why should anyone care about NABCEP? NABCEP is known as the “gold standard” for PV and Solar Heating Installation and PV Technical Sales Certifications. NABCEP’s programs are administered to the highest standards for certifications and testing, so you can…
By: Pivot Energy
September 8, 2015
Did you know, California is the leading state of solar installs in the country. Now, you can use Microgrid as your preferred California solar installer. Microgrid has three office locations for your convenience in Los Angeles, The Bay Area and San Diego. California Leads the Nation 403,675 solar projects 3,220 megawatts installed Dozens of commercial…
By: Pivot Energy
September 8, 2015
This is an exciting time in the energy industry, unless you work for an electric utility company. Just like changes that happened in the telecom industry not too long ago, these utilities are in for a shake-up. The three-prong disruptive forces of electric vehicles, solar photovoltaics (PV), and energy storage are combining to create a…
By: Pivot Energy
August 2, 2015
The community college’s Belleville campus is one of 15 across the state that is pursuing solar power. SWIC has partnered with Microgrid Solar in St. Louis, which is installing the 540 panels for an estimated total of 137 kilowatts. About 115 kilowatts’ worth of panels is being mounted on the roof of the varsity gymnasium and…
By: Pivot Energy
June 25, 2015
Be there or be square. Check out this amazing solar networking event on Feb 24th that is bringing solar supporters (women AND men) together all across the country for one day. Microgrid is proud to have many employees and solar friends as featured speakers. You will want to be part of this day! RSVP here. From…
By: Pivot Energy
February 23, 2015
If you love incandescent lights, you may feel the demise of Edison’s claim to fame is a shame. The 100 watt bulb was the first to go in 2012, followed by the 75 watt bulb in 2013, and finally the most popular 40 and 60 watt bulbs are no longer being manufactured in 2014. While…
By: Pivot Energy
February 16, 2015
