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Founder and CEO of @SunnovaEnergy , an industry-leading energy services company that makes clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable.

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9 months
The alarming surge in California’s electricity prices over the past three years far outpaces inflation and reveals that consumers are paying more for the same or even reduced levels of service – contradicting any notion of decreasing utility rates.
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7 months
Californians are bracing for additional energy bill rate hikes due to proposed changes from the @californiapuc . The lack of consumer choice and market competition is impeding progress and stifling innovation in the #energytransition . More in @sfchronicle .
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The rising national average electricity rate, now 15 cents per kWh, comes with no added consumer benefits. By prioritizing competition & moving toward a decentralized system, we can create a more affordable energy landscape with solar. More in @FastCompany .
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2 years
Big utilities from CA to AZ to FL want to eliminate any competition to their monopoly & restrict consumer choice. After taxing #solar , what's next?! Taxing LEDs? Making consumers pay for #energy they don't use? (1/2)
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By offering incentives for reducing #electricity consumption, Texans can actively contribute to grid stability. This creates a win-win with consumers benefiting from potential savings & the grid avoiding potential blackouts. @CanaryMediaInc explains more.
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10 months
To help combat these utility monopolies, consumers should have the power to choose their #energy providers, bringing resiliency, sustainability, and affordability compared to traditional #fossilfuels . More via @HoustonChron .
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7 months
In partnership with @lumaenergypr , @SunnovaEnergy is expanding its industry-leading VPP platform through the Power Flex Program. As the largest residential #solar provider in PR, this program allows our customers to contribute to grid stability & be compensated for their support.
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. @SunnovaEnergy was selected by @ENERGY to receive part of a $440M commitment from the #PuertoRico Energy Resilience Fund to support the installation of #rooftop solar + batteries, ensuring continuous power supply during extreme weather & creating thousands of local #cleanenergy
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5 months
Opening soon, @SunnovaEnergy is looking forward to unveiling its new Adaptive Technology Center (ATC), geared toward enhancing the customer experience with industry-leading technologies that troubleshoot a range of customer system issues. Learn more:
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10 months
Utilizing #cleanenergy that is both resilient, reliable, and better for the environment should not be political. Yet, Texas regulators' leniency towards gas fines underscores the need to prioritize sustainable solutions over short-term and personal gains.
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1 year
At @SunnovaEnergy , we envision an entirely new system where there is competition in the market for power providers and consumers have choice. We are working to suit the needs of current + future #energy demands and meet consumers where they are:
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2 years
I believe the U.S. power industry needs a revolution. We need to welcome #innovation and competition, so people can take control of their #energy and have the power to choose. Check out my op-ed in @utilitydive .
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. @SunnovaEnergy is ushering in a new era of service capabilities with the expansion of our GCC. New technology, an increased team of experts, and operational efficiency improvements build a robust infrastructure that earns customer trust. Learn more:
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9 months
After the Hawaiian wildfires, I believe that #solar + #batterystorage can support disaster response & energy resilience. @SunnovaEnergy 's donation of 5 Tesla Powerwalls & gateways aided relief efforts, showing the power of #cleanenergy . More in @CivilBeat :
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2 years
Another example of why we need distributed #energy resources, like residential #solar + storage services, now more than ever. Outdated centralized utilities are greedy, don’t let them take away your rights to affordable, reliable, & #cleanenergy .
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2 years
Thanks for having me on the show, @SaraEisen . Enjoyed discussing rising utility rates, our stock performance, and how we must bring competition back into the #energy industry to support innovation and protect consumers.
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A historic moment in TX: #solar has outpaced coal generation for a full month, a significant milestone for #cleanenergy . @SunnovaEnergy is at the forefront, driving innovation and delivering solar + #batterystorage to customers. More from @CanaryMediaInc .
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2 years
Charging more for #energyefficiency projects that homeowners implement to reduce their #carbonfootprint & save their family money? People deserve to have the freedom to choose. Thanks for speaking up once again, @Schwarzenegger . (2/2)
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Studies by @BerkeleyLab debunk the misconception that solar is only for the wealthy. @SunnovaEnergy consistently serves LMI families and we believe that every household has the right to take control of their energy independence. More in @CanaryMediaInc .
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2 years
. @Forbes @JeffMcMahon_Chi wrote a great article on @BakerInstitute ’s Annual Energy Summit last week, which features @SunnovaEnergy EVP, Meghan Nutting. Read Meghan’s thoughts about the #energy industry + #solar here:
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3 years
Seeing millions of my fellow Texans without power again has only further solidified the importance of solar + storage service. But it’s not about renewables vs fossil fuels—it’s about the power of distributed generation.
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Millions of Texans are without power due to @ERCOT_ISO cutting 10,500 MW from customers to help reduce the demand on the grid. Distributed energy from #solar systems reduces the strain on the grid. Learn how to can create and store your own excess energy.
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Moving away from fossil fuels to a more sustainable + reliable source of power like #solar is a great way to help modernize #PuertoRico 's grid. @SunnovaEnergy is excited to help more people on the island reach energy independence. More in @NPR .
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3 years
"Our grid was built this way because of technological constraints that now no longer exist." - @James_McGinniss Tech is changing rapidly & we must integrate new tech into an #energy service that's superior to what the centralized monopoly can deliver.
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2 years
With @SunnovaEnergy 's expansion into the commercial #solar space, we look forward to helping companies adapt in an ever-changing #energy landscape to transform their businesses into Sunnova Adaptive Businesses.
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1 year
Following our earnings call today, I'm proud to say that @SunnovaEnergy is in the best position it's ever been in, thanks to our Energy as a Service business model and strong balance sheet. The demand for Sunnova's #energy services has never been stronger. (1/3)
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2 years
Proud to call Texas home. Once passed, the #IRA will allow TX to grow into an #energy powerhouse, attracting more investment in the #cleanenergy industry & giving TX the potential to become a hub for domestic manufacturing. Read about it in @business .
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1 year
Electricians are vital in the #energy landscape—and right now, a shortage is posing a threat to our industry. The @POTUS 's climate bill is adding billions worth of incentives to the U.S. economy and it must be matched with skilled workers. More in @WSJ .
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2 years
Christopher Hohn is right. As oil, gas & utility prices surge, we’re seeing accelerated growth across our industry. #RenewableEnergy , like #solar + storage, reduces our dependence on fossil fuels & provides affordable #energy consumers can rely on.
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2 years
Hawaii is now reliant on #solarenergy + #battery storage, as well as wind power to fuel the state. I am hopeful that more states will follow lead and deploy #renewableenergy in lieu of less #ecofriendly options. Learn more in @CanaryMediaInc .
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3 years
Great meeting Senator @Ossoff in D.C. yesterday. We appreciate his dedication to strengthening our domestic solar manufacturing capacity, especially given the critical importance of #energy independence & our transition to a #cleanenergy economy. (1/2)
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1 year
During the holiday season, it's important to express our gratitude — the @SunnovaEnergy team and their significant others are an incredible group, and I couldn't be more proud to have them on my side as we continue to build #Sunnova together. Happy holidays, everyone!
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2 years
Nationwide, utilities are enforcing unfair practices that are designed to make them more money and work against consumers. We need to work together to help ensure people are treated equally and fairly in front of the meter and behind the meter. (1/2)
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2 years
We need the US govt to kickstart domestic manufacturing. There are growth opportunities in the #electrification of homes and transportation, and we believe the demand for reliable #energy is only going to continue to increase.
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2 years
The Biden administration is finally taking steps in the right direction—and the key to this success will be Congress passing the reconciliation package, which must include an extension of the ITC and Senator @ossoff 's SEMA Act. #solarenergy #climateaction
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2 years
Great piece by  @KatherineBlunt . The US power system has been faltering for a long time and we as a society need to recognize this NOW and focus on distributed resources for reliable  #energy  by integrating  #solar ,  #batteries , generators, etc.
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9 months
@DavidPomerantz It is time to update the power industry’s regulations and allow consumers a voice. The existing regulatory system is broken.
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2 years
Thanks for shedding light on cutting the cord, @ivanlpenn . Ppl want reliability & utilities can no longer provide it. Add that to proposing to penalize homeowners for having #solar + storage & rising utility rates, & off-grid becomes the logical next step.
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11 months
It was great to speak with @JonFortt on @CNBCOvertime last week. Watch our conversation below as we talk about the future of the #solar and #cleanenergy industry.
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1 year
It’s promising to see that @ERCOT_ISO is estimating they will have enough power supply to make it through the day tomorrow without blackouts–however, this leap in demand shows the importance of integrating #renewables into infrastructure. More in @Chron .
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3 years
Yesterday I met w/ #REALHouston & Houston energy community members @BuffBrew for our 1st in-person event. It's clear that we're bringing current & future industry stakeholders' opportunities to connect, promote innovation & increase visibility of Houston’s renewable energy space.
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1 year
#Solarenergy + battery storage are more affordable, more resilient, and more #sustainable than traditional fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, and could be key to mitigating the risk of blackouts. @MikeBloomberg explains more in his @opinion piece.
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3 years
Technology has made it where we should not have to be solely dependent on centralized power utilities. #poweringhouston
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4 years
I decided to headquarter @Sunnova_Solar in #Houston because of its people—they’re smart, innovative and they know the #energy business. We are proud to take a role in leading Houston into the new energy era.
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Greater Houston Partnership
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For Houston, climate change and the energy transition present both a threat and an opportunity. We can either catch the wave and lead, or it has the potential to leave us in its wake. I’d like to see us lead. – Partnership CEO Bob Harvey #AGreaterHOU
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2 years
We saw the importance of #batterystorage after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. Since then, #solar and battery storage continue to increase in popularity, creating more #jobs and boosting the American #economy , as shown in @ENERGY 's annual report.
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4 years
Thanks to @GreenHoustonTx for inviting me to join #HoustonClimateWeek yesterday. Together with @GreentownLabs , @GHPartnership and many others, we will make Houston a global leader in #energyinnovation and transition.
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California is leading the charge with its recent approval of flexible interconnection. This move sets a national precedent in acknowledging the power of #solar + #batterystorage in grid resilience and blackout prevention. More from @CanaryMediaInc .
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1 year
Great article, @ivanlpenn . The big issue facing #energy markets more broadly isn't necessarily regulation vs deregulation, but the unfortunate reality of utility monopolies and the resulting lack of consumer choice. (1/6)
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2 years
Enjoyed speaking at the @Generac conference this week & seeing dealers working together to provide homeowners w/ #energy reliability & resiliency. With so many opportunities for growth this year, we’re excited to partner w/ even more dealers to help them achieve their goals.
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9 months
The fire in #Lahaina is yet another example of how the utility model is fundamentally flawed, accentuating the need for distributed, decentralized #solar solutions. We need to put the power back in the hands of the consumer. More in @washingtonpost .
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1 year
This decision is troubling and disappointing for the state on the heels of the NEM 3.0 decision in December, especially due to the fact that our application shows the rate, reliability, environmental, and other public interest benefits that community microgrids can provide. (2/3)
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1 year
Yesterday, we learned that Administrative Law Judge Rizzo issued a Proposed Decision granting the motion of the Public Advocates Office of the @californiapuc to dismiss @SunnovaEnergy ’s recent microgrid application. (1/3)
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2 years
This is extremely worrisome. And while it can appear that climate change is increasingly getting away from us, we are working hard and have optimism as we see #technology and #energy services adapting to combat the affects of rising CO2 concentrations.
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6 years
. @Sunnova_Solar stands with @SEIA as they urge the #NJ Legislature to pass SB 877 to keep the state’s #solar industry growing and maintain the 7,100+ #solarjobs in the 5th largest solar state in the U.S. via @SolarIndustry
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2 years
Thanks for having me on the show, @SaraEisen . Accelerating the growth of #solar is a massive economic opportunity for the U.S. and we should be leading the world in domestic manufacturing and #solar deployments. The world needs all American #energy .
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1 year
#PuertoRico is leading the energy revolution with consumer-driven demand for reliable, affordable #energy . In my op-ed on @ElNuevoDia I explain how we must embrace competition & consumer choice for an energy system that tackles global challenges head-on:
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2 years
Had a great chat with @nicomeo . Look out for the @mysuncast podcast to hear about building a #solar company in an oil & gas mecca and how we’re accelerating the #energy transition at @Sunnova_Solar . Thanks for joining us at #CERAWeek , Nico.
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2 years
As rising utility rates increasingly impact homeowners, #solarenergy services are quickly becoming the more attractive option. Naturally, more people are switching and will continue to switch to #solar .
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7 years
With our @Sunnova_Solar team on the ground in #PuertoRico to continue conversations about the future of the island’s energy infrastructure.
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3 years
Three years ago, I joined @emilykirsch on the #WattItTakes podcast to talk about how @Sunnova_Solar came to be. Looking forward to sharing more stories with you, Emily and @Stphn_Lacey . Congrats on this new endeavor!
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John Berger
6 years
" #PuertoRico has the chance to show the world what the future of resilient and reliable energy looks like... [The island] could become the inflection point for positive transformation across the entire global energy industry." Op-ed via @RealClearEnergy
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2 years
I’m in CA and witnessing the sticker shock at the #gas pumps. Thankfully these prices haven’t hit TX and the rest of the country…yet. It’s a great time to consider getting an #EV so that you can charge your car AND your home using #solar from your Sunnova system.
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2 years
Thanks for having me on @questCNN , @paulanewtonCNN . The #InflationReductionAct will be transformative for #climatechange , domestic manufacturing & making #cleanenergy more cost effective. Now is the time to turn to #solar +storage to lock in clean & reliable #energy for 25 years.
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Quest Means Business
2 years
"This is the first time in history that the United States government finally did something to address climate change." @SunnovaEnergy founder and CEO @JohnBerger_CEO weighs in on the environmental effects of the Inflation Reduction Act with @paulanewtonCNN .
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1 year
According to @ClimatePower , since @POTUS signed the IRA, over 100,000 jobs in #cleanenergy have been created. It’s vital we use this momentum to keep building our economy and provide resiliency to consumers. @carlydwanna elaborates in @business .
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John Berger
2 years
Well, Biden has taken action on some things— #solar tariffs extended (1st time in US history tariffs have ever been extended)—& taking up fraudulent anti circumvention petitions that are killing utility scale solar industry. So there’s some action taken...
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John Berger
1 year
Homes and businesses in #California are forced to sit empty while waiting on interconnection from @PGE4Me . With our recent @californiapuc application, we can see a future where communities can operate independently and provide reliable power.
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John Berger
2 years
Sunnova is a service provider, so our service technicians play an incredibly important role. It was a fantastic experience joining TJ & David on a service call in New Jersey. It’s clear they truly care about their team, our customers, & providing a top notch service experience.
@SunnovaEnergy
Sunnova
2 years
In the next part of our service journey, we’re introducing you to TJ Maciolek and David Schupsky, two of our New Jersey #service technicians.
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It’s ironic that Texas's #renewableenergy growth is fueled by its capitalistic nature, yet the response from the so-called capitalists in Austin was an act of socialism—this display of protectionism contradicts what makes Texas great. More from @nytimes .
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2 years
Great discussion with @SaraEisen on @CNBCClosingBell about @SunnovaEnergy , #election results, skyrocketing utility bills, the positive impact expected on #solarenergy and how #solar allows consumers to have choice in #energy .
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"There's a growing amount of consumers across the country that want consumer choice. That is to be unshackled from the monopoly of the utility company," says @SunnovaEnergy 's @JohnBerger_CEO . "This balanced Congress possibly gives us an environment to do that."
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1 year
It’s exciting to see @SunnovaEnergy expand its footprint into the US Virgin Islands, bringing #cleanenergy solutions to homes and businesses. By harnessing DERs and leveraging VPPs, new technologies, and microgrid capabilities, we aim to bring economic benefits and sustainability
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4 years
#TeamSunnova has done a tremendous job during this dual health and economic crisis. I’ve been inspired by the incredible #teamwork , dedication, creativity and willingness to roll up sleeves and help our customers continue to power energy independence. 👍
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2 years
Honored to deliver the keynote address at #UTEnergyWeek2022 . As the #energy sector continues to change at unparalleled speed, we need future generations to become leaders, entrepreneurs & innovators to get Texas to where it belongs—as the #EnergyTransition Capital of the World.
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2 years
“Higher [monopoly] energy costs are helping to drive #inflation that’s been straining household budgets.” With bills now rising due to defaults, covering losses will cause more rate increases. As the situation worsens, we’re proud to offer affordable + reliable #energy solutions.
@FT
Financial Times
2 years
Utility shut-offs loom after pandemic freezes expire for US households
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5 years
It was great to sit down with @bnussey of @FreeingEnergy on his latest #podcast to discuss how @Sunnova_Solar and the rapidly evolving residential solar + battery #storage service industry is reshaping #energy markets. #solarenergy #solarplusstorage
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3 years
We still need more change to happen before #Houston truly becomes the energy capital of the world.
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John Berger
3 years
Today, those with #solar + storage (my family included) have been doing their part to take some of the burden off of the overloaded centralized grid by sending excess solar and battery power into the grid to help neighbors power their homes.
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John Berger
2 years
Thanks for the conversation, @pippastevens13 . @cnbc
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2 years
There’s a common misconception that #solar is only for the wealthy, when in fact, 43% of LMI households are going solar. More in @CanaryMediaInc , including what's driving down costs.
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2 years
Great to be on @MadMoneyOnCNBC w/ @jimcramer . #Sunnova was built to be resilient through cycles. With a large cash position, Sunnova is driven by 25+ years of long-term contracted cash flows–locked in revenue that no other company in the industry has.(1/2)
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John Berger
2 years
As we approach the 1-year mark of #WinterStorm Uri, the infamous storm that crippled Texas & left millions of its residents w/o power or water, @russellgold 's timely piece in @TexasMonthly hits the facts & corrects misconceptions around the power outages.
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John Berger
2 years
Solar will play a vital role in an equitable #energytransition and in reaching international #energy and #climate goals. As #solar continues to grow on a global scale, diversification of #solarpanel supply chains can help ensure a secure transition to #netzero emissions.
@IEA
International Energy Agency
2 years
Ensuring a secure transition to net zero emissions will require increased efforts to expand & diversify global production of solar panels. Read more in our new Special Report on Solar PV Global Supply Chains 👉
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1 year
The @SunnovaEnergy team and I are thrilled to announce our membership in the @californiabia . Being a part of this influential trade association allows us to play a pivotal role in assisting home builders as they incorporate #cleanenergy options into their new home constructions.
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2 years
The Inflation Reduction Act was passed by President Biden, allowing him to follow through on his promise of furthering the #energytransition . This is great news for our country and @SunnovaEnergy , and our mission to Power Energy Independence™ to our customers across the country.
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#TeamSunnova rolled up their sleeves & came together to green-up Houston @MemorialPark Conservancy. ✂️🌳 At @SunnovaEnergy , we're committed to doing our part by not only delivering #cleanenergy solutions nationwide but by giving back to our local community.
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