Solar Construction Costs Continue Historic Decline, Providing Cushion Against Trade Disputes

A recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirmed significant cost curve progress for the U.S. solar industry, offering encouraging signs that developers will successfully weather international trade disputes and continue to drive historic deployment.

The EIA concluded that average costs for solar PV systems continued to decline on an annual basis from 2013 to 2017, noting a 37% drop in costs for solar PV generators during this period in a recent “Today […]

By | January 21st, 2020 ||

Construction Contract Basics—Scope of Work

This year, every other blog post will address common construction contract clauses. My hope is that my readers will either find the content a good refresher or provide a new understanding of common construction clauses.  Today, I’ll address the Scope of Work provision.

Some contractors and construction attorneys would argue that the Scope of Work provision in the contract is the most important section because it defines what a contractor has agreed to provide in […]

By | January 15th, 2020 ||

Terminated for Convenience—Now What?

Congratulations, you have just been awarded a big contract.  You have beaten out your competition and this project will show case your company’s talents and dedication to the industry.  You have mobilized your crew and you are ready to get to work.  Then you get the notice from the owner that the project is canceled, and you are terminated for convenience.  This is far from convenient for you, but what choice do you have?  […]

By | January 7th, 2020 ||