Tag: renewable energy

Can Insurance Companies Help Fight Global Warming with Incentives?

Logan B.
Insurance Companies - Global Warming Incentives

In an era when climate change poses significant risks, the role of insurance companies is becoming increasingly dynamic. With natural disasters on the rise, leading to soaring claims and heightened premiums, there is burgeoning interest in incentives that promote environmental sustainability. Notably, some insurance providers are strategically mitigating risk while advocating for greener choices by offering discounts and incentives that encourage consumers to adopt eco-friendly practices. Innovative Incentives by Insurance Companies for Environmental Sustainability Mercury Insurance stands at the forefront of promoting environmental responsibility, offering a Green Home discount up…

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Does Commercial Insurance Cover Damage to Solar Panels? A Comprehensive Guide

Guest Author
commercial insurance and solar panel coverage

With the growing popularity of solar energy, more and more businesses are making the switch to solar panels. This eco-friendly and cost-effective energy source offers numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. However, like any investment, solar panels are not without their risks. One of the most important considerations for any business owner with commercial solar PV panels is their insurance coverage. In this guide, we will explore the crucial question: does commercial insurance cover damage to solar panels? We’ll delve into the complexities of insurance…

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State Farm will power Illinois corporate facilities with renewable energy

Julie Campbell
State Farm - Renewable Energy

The insurer has signed an agreement with Constellation to purchase the green electricity. Insurance company State Farm recently announced that they have signed a new agreement with one of the leading power and natural gas suppliers in the United States, Constellation, to power the Illinois corporate facilities with renewable energy. The energy strategy is a component of the insurance company’s broader decarbonization effort. State Farm has been making a number of environmental impact commitments lately, and this renewable energy agreement is among the latest steps it has taken. The agreement…

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Renewable energy industry insurance claims are growing

Marc
Renewable Energy Industry Insurance Claims - Lightbulb on Grass

Both the severity and the frequency of these claims are rising in the American renewable energy market. Renewable energy industry insurance claims are on the rise, both in terms of severity and frequency, said an insurer specializing in this market, GCube Insurance. The figures have seen a considerable increase over the last half decade, which means that asset owners and insurers alike will need to alter their risk benchmark. The insurance company linked the change in claims frequency and with very specific causes. According to GCube Insurance, the renewable energy…

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Insurance news for solar and wind looks good after subsidy loss

Julie Campbell
Windmill renewable energy insurance news

Insurers are getting ready to provide coverage for investors as state subsidies are withdrawn. Among the latest insurance news from Europe’s renewable energy industry are the plans from insurers that are being developed in order to help to provide protection to investors who are backing solar and wind power projects against the removal of vital federal subsidies. The loss of the subsidies has been very painful for the industry for renewable energy in Europe. The third largest broker in the world, Willis, is currently making insurance news taking part in…

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