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Team Microgrid Rides Again

September 25, 2015

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Team Microgrid Rides Again

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…

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September 25, 2015

Why Should Solar Professionals be NABCEP Certified

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…

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September 8, 2015

Microgrid Energy Expansion Continues Across California

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…

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September 8, 2015

SWIC Goes Solar

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…

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June 25, 2015

#NationWISE: Supporting Women in Solar Energy

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…

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February 23, 2015

Getting the Green Light

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…

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February 16, 2015

Solar Installation Provides all Electric for Park Avenue Coffee’s Newest Location on The Hill

Park Avenue Coffee opened their newest and greenest cafe, located at 5105 Columbia Avenue on The Hill, on April 8, 2014. Microgrid Solar installed 200 solar panels to enable Park Avenue Coffee to operate the cafe and roasting facility at net zero, providing all electricity for the building. The Microgrid Solar turnkey solar installation provides…

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June 25, 2014