Solaris Energy

10/30/2025

Solaris Energy offers low-cost financing to solar developers nationwide, boosting access to clean and affordable solar power. We're thrilled to welcome them to the RSF portfolio with a $2 million loan supporting eight projects in Colorado, Arizona, Virginia and Oklahoma!

Learn more about Solaris Energy in our latest new financing roundup: https://rsfsocialfinance.org/news/rsf-expands-support-for-climate-and-energy-solutions-and-launches-cusip-registered-broker-notes-on-bloomberg/

03/22/2024

This Shaun Laughlin, our VP, Strategic Partnerships, gives his perspective on several aspects of what it means for us to be B Corp certified:

✔ Money isn't everything

✔ Support local community

✔ One of few companies in the world with this 3rd party certification

✔ Collaborative decision-making

✔ Think long-term

03/20/2024

This another one of our awesome employees on what being a B Corp means to them.

Hunter Edberg speaks his mind:
✔ Not a number in the masses
✔ Not just about the bottom line
✔ Get to be a part of decision-making

Stay tuned to hear from more team members!

03/12/2024

"B Corp - because you care!"

What it means to be a B Corp from our CEO & Founder, Alex Blackmer:

✔ Taking care of your people

✔ Taking care of your partners and customers

✔ Taking care of the planet

03/04/2024

This we decided to go straight to the source and ask our employees what a B Corp means to them.

Janna Shaw on the subject -
✔ support solar financing for good organizations
✔ participate in a sustainable, renewable energy future
✔ create a whole human culture for our staff

Stay tuned all month long to hear from more team members!

03/01/2024

Happy B Corp Month! We're proud to be a part of a community that moves business forward for good.

What is a B Corp and why celebrate it? B Corps are 3rd party-certified businesses that are constantly making moves to create more inclusive workspaces, improve their climate impact, and respond to the ever-changing issues in the world. What's not to celebrate about that?

We don't see being a B Corp as just a certification but as a continuous journey in our work to do business for good. We'll be sharing stories of our journey and what it means to us to be a B Corp all month long - stay tuned! Plus we'll end the month with an exciting way you can join us in the journey.

02/15/2024

The 🌎 doesn't wait for us to sort through our politics and policies, which means this trend of banning renewable energy across the US is especially concerning.

Our very own Nick Perugini, participated in a multi-year research effort with over 130 interviews conducted by USA TODAY to provide a package of articles on the topic.

What did the research find? A concerning level of misinformation leading to bans that will hinder the USA's ability to hit critical climate goals.

Although we don't work in the utility solar and wind space, we know many of these projects will be a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to hitting necessary targets to curb extremely concerning climate change impacts. This furthers our belief in the importance of industry organizations fighting against these poorly-made policies. Thank you to Solar Energy Industries Association, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA), Colorado Solar and Storage Association - COSSA, California Solar & Storage Association, Sierra Club and others for your work in thoughtful policy and a sustainable future for our people and planet.

We urge you to join us in supporting these organizations and policy-makers that support a renewable energy, climate-friendly future.

A USA TODAY analysis shows that America’s power grid has a growing gap between what we need and what we’ll allow

11/29/2023

We've come to the end of our anniversary month, but just the beginning of celebrating 15 years and many more to come. Keep an eye out for Solaris-branded 15-year events and content throughout 2024.

Thank you to our new followers and those who have been with us for taking the journey down memory lane and tuning in to learn about where we're going (and how we want to work with you to get there)! Shout out to all those who helped with this month's content, including Mathis Mayo at WATTMORE, Rachel Mountain at Namaste Solar, and our videographer Courtney.

A great part of our mission is bringing solar power to as many companies as possible and helping as many as we can along the way. As proof in the pudding, if you commit to shaping a brighter future with us before January 31, 2024, we will cover the cost of an annual membership in an industry organization of your choosing (Solar Energy Industries Association, its regional partners, or equivalents) — providing benefit to you and our industry at the same time!*

Head to https://lnkd.in/e4EPdpD4 to find out more!

*Membership paid upon signing final construction or financing agreements. Offer limited to $3,000 maximum. If your organization is not a solar or storage organization we will attempt to provide the same benefit to another values-aligned membership of your choosing.

11/27/2023

Would you agree that the solar industry is becoming more understood? Do you think the ambition of 100% renewables by 2030 is achievable?

Watch Alex, Nick, and Jes as they discuss these questions and more. Add your opinion in the comments below!

11/21/2023

South America, National Park Service, and schools are all mentioned in today's 15th anniversary video!

Find out what they all have in common and gain insight into where our leaders see the company going in the next 15 years.

Where do you see the industry in 15 years? Answer in the comments and walk towards that renewable future with us!

11/16/2023

Looking back at the last 15 years, which moments make Jes, Alex, and Nick smile? Which ongoing projects are they particularly excited about and what is their current mission? You'll find the answers to those questions (and a few more) in the video below.

What questions do you have for them? Let us know in the comments below!

11/13/2023

We've been fortunate to partner with some great people and companies over the years. Here's what a couple have to say about us. Thank you for your kind testimonials, Rachel Mountain from Namaste Solar and Mathis Mayo from Wattmore Solar! We appreciate you and the rest of our network — cheers to another 15 (and many more)!