by Stephen Irvin | Dec 29, 2015 | Solar Education
Amicus Solar Cooperative is proud to announce they are now a Certified B Corporation. We became a B Corp because our founding core values of Transparency, Respect, Fairness, and Cooperation are integral to how we do business and we are committed to the standards of a...
by Stephen Irvin | Dec 21, 2015 | Solar Education
Amicus Solar Cooperative member owners are invested in the mission of spreading renewable energy, not just installing solar panels. They are companies with longevity in the solar industry, an average of 15 years, and are active in their surrounding communities....
by Stephen Irvin | Dec 9, 2015 | Solar Education
Quote: “What if cooperatives had better recognition? We know that the cooperative business model helps strengthen communities, empower people and build a better world. But, not everyone understands what cooperatives do and how they can make the world a better...
by Stephen Irvin | Nov 5, 2015 | Solar Education
One of the hallmarks of Amicus Solar Cooperative and its member owners is the belief in quality over quantity; quality of products, quality of workmanship in the installation and quality as a company. Quality of Products When a homeowner begins the journey to go...
by Stephen Irvin | Sep 8, 2015 | Solar Education
Cooperatives are a different way of doing business. Since their inception with the Fenwick Weavers’ Society in 1761 and their modernization in 1844 through the Rochdale Pioneers, cooperatives have been about sharing. In those distant years it was about pooling...
by Stephen Irvin | Aug 18, 2015 | Solar Education
The solar industry is growing, and fast. In the 5-year span from 2007 to 2012, solar installations increased by 1400% according to votesolar.org, and the U.S. broke the 20GW barrier for installed PV at the end of last year. The growth rate is largely due to the cost...