One of the greatest benefits of solar energy is its ability to help homeowners save money on the energy they need. Typically, maximizing those savings on monthly energy bills comes down to system size. While theoretically, the larger the system, the greater the savings, not every home can accommodate, or even needs, the largest possible system. To assess a homeowner’s ideal system size and increase…
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In the face of rising utility rates and recent federal policy changes, energy is more expensive than ever, while solar incentives simply aren’t what they used to be. Many homeowners are questioning whether residential solar installation remains a worthwhile investment. The truth? Even with federal incentives disappearing and utility rate hikes, homeowners are looking at every possible way to save money on energy. Investing in…
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With solar becoming more affordable and efficient, the thought of “Do it Yourself” Solar panel installation may have crossed your mind. It may be tempting at first to DIY a solar panel installation to try and reduce the overall cost of the solar system. However, the question shifts from “can I install solar panels myself” to “should I install solar panels myself, and is it…
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Contrary to popular belief, switching to solar panels to help meet your energy needs and save money isn’t the end of a person’s dependency on the power grid. While it’s true that even just making the switch to solar reduces grid dependency and can drastically lower your utility bills, you’re still a long way from becoming totally independent from the grid. In fact, total grid-independence…
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Suppose you’re looking to install a solar system on your roof, in your yard, or on an adjacent pole barn. While all residential solar installations share similarities, each type has unique factors to address before and during the installation process. That’s no different than any other major project in your home. And just like any other major project, there are certain considerations that should be…
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Solar panels and geothermal heat pumps are often discussed as separate home energy upgrades. Though serving different purposes, both offer highly efficient ways to power and regulate a home. When paired, the two technologies can dramatically improve how a home generates and uses energy. More importantly, they give homeowners greater control over their energy costs. With electricity prices rising and federal incentives still available, a…
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As you look into getting a solar power system installed for your home, you’re likely to hear the term net metering come up a lot. For many people, this term comes up before they know what it is. Net metering is actually a big part of what allows solar power to become such an attractive alternative power source for many people. To understand what net…
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Installing a home solar system is no different than making any other major investment or improvement to your house. The last thing you want is to commit your hard-earned money without fully understanding what you’re buying. Worse yet – getting a system that doesn’t deliver on what it’s supposed to. Knowing the right questions to ask solar companies up front well before committing to a…
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If you own an electric vehicle and haven’t installed a home EV charging system, you’re simply missing out on the full scope of energy savings that make having that electric vehicle a worthwhile investment. Home EV charging puts the full ability to charge your electric vehicle in your hands, all without paying the higher rates at public charging stations or even leaving your home. With…
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