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Ben Higgins

About Ben Higgins

Ben Higgins serves as the Director of Government Affairs for REC Solar, where he works closely with industry leadership and policymakers to craft policies which make for a healthy business environment for solar electricity generation.

Time for a Solar Scavenger Hunt

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Ben Higgins

With gigawatts of commercial and residential solar electric systems now online, solar is sprouting all over the U.S. This is a fantastic phenomenon – not only because record amounts of clean, solar energy are being used to power homes and … Continue reading →

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Bringing Solar to the Mainstream – 10,000 Systems at a Time

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Ben Higgins

Last month marked a huge milestone for REC Solar – we’ve now installed 10,000 residential solar electric systems nationwide. From Oahu to New York, we’re helping homeowners all over the U.S. save money and hedge against future electricity price hikes with … Continue reading →

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Community Solar: No Roof Required

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Ben Higgins

Community solar is a hugely-interesting and dynamic area of solar policy in 2013. Where they exist, such programs offer significantly-expanded access to clean energy’s many benefits. No roof required. In a true community solar program, customers “subscribe” or purchase an … Continue reading →

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How to Make Money with Solar

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ben Higgins

Let’s address a question frequently asked by prospective customers: “How do I make money with solar?” Generally, residential and commercial solar’s economic proposition is saving money. There are exceptions to this rule, but our customer’s solar electric systems are enabling … Continue reading →

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SEIA/GTM Report Confirms Record Solar Uptake; Strong Momentum into 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Ben Higgins

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Greentech Media today released the annual “U.S. Solar Market Insight: Year-in-Review,” showing record levels of solar demand. U.S. businesses, homeowners, and utilities installed 3,313 megawatts of solar in 2012, representing 76% annual growth … Continue reading →

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