Discover how SBFI North America is accelerating its path to net zero by 2030 with a 125 kW solar installation from Sugar Hollow Solar. With a projected return on investment in just 7 years and 17–18 years of offset energy costs ahead, this commercial solar project delivers both sustainability and serious savings. Learn how this global manufacturing leader is turning clean energy into a long-term competitive advantage.

Case Study: Asheville Jewish Community Center
Powering Mission with Measurable Impact

In just 18 months, the Asheville JCC’s 76.3 kW solar system has produced over 117 MWh of clean energy, offsetting 91,735 pounds of coal emissions and powering the equivalent of 15 homes annually. The system is already delivering measurable energy savings and reinforcing the JCC’s commitment to long-term sustainability and community leadership.

To reduce energy costs and further its commitment to sustainability, Dynamite Roasting Co. transitioned to using solar energy for its business — positively impacting the local environment and empowering other businesses to do the same.

Meet Rob Simon. A local Ashevillian who studied at both University of Florida and Western Carolina University. Rob now works in real estate and property management with specialties in investments, property management, and roles as a landlord and buyer’s agent. Rob is a local homeowner who made the decision to go solar in 2021 and has never looked back.

When Joe and Denise shared that solar had changed their perspective on energy use, we asked if they wouldn’t mind sharing a little more about their journey. We hope you’ll enjoy learning about what inspired their switch to solar, their time living in Italy, and their complicated relationship with clothes dryers as much as we did.

To reduce energy costs and further its commitment to sustainability, Dynamite Roasting Co. transitioned to using solar energy for its business — positively impacting the local environment and empowering other businesses to do the same.

When designing his home in WNC, Richard Gustafson and his partner Jen incorporated renewable energy into the building process, making their homestead vision come to life with a low environmental impact.

Rooftop solar. Tesla Powerwalls. An electric car. These homeowners went all in. "Solar gives us the peace of mind that we're doing our part”, says Mike Herrick.

Q+A session with Julie and Stephen Brown on making an impact on climate change with solar panels and a battery backup system.

Q+A session with Susan and Randy Richardson on their net zero dreams and what they’ve noticed since the switch.

Q+A session with Randy Wetzel of Reach Animal Hospital about why they decided to make the switch to solar and how they're enjoying the benefits.

Seven members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville met to explore the possibility of bringing solar energy to their church. Fast forward one year and one day after that first meeting…

“How can I be a good neighbor?” That’s the question Bill Miller asked himself when he designed and built his house in Flat Rock, NC, back in 2015. And as a retired environmental engineer, he doesn’t just mean the folks who live on his street.