Installing residential solar is a great way to save money and energy; but the real savings start before your panels are even installed. The popularity of solar panels are only increasing, and with tax credits, cash incentives, and other lucrative benefits, more homeowners across Western New York are enjoying the benefits of solar while drastically reducing their high-upfront cost. The cost of solar panel installation…
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Solar panels are constantly generating energy whenever the sun is shining. But, much of the energy they produce isn’t needed at the time it’s generated. When it comes to making use of that excess energy, homeowners have two options: Net Metering and Battery Storage. While both of these options use the excess energy in different ways, and either one can help homeowners save money. So…
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With electric vehicles becoming more popular and affordable, it’s clear EVs are here to stay. While dedicated charging stations are also becoming easier to find, installing a home EV charger is the best way to unlock the true convenience of owning an electric vehicle. Home charging stations allow EV owners to power their vehicle at any time. This way, it can be fully charged and…
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For decades, homeowners have relied on utility meters to track their energy usage and estimate how much they owe when the next utility bill hits. Meters can be a great way for homeowners to stay ahead of their energy use and avoid being blindsided by unexpectedly high bills. Like any appliance, utility meters eventually need to be replaced. Before you go opting for another traditional…
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Solar by CIR recently had the opportunity to install residential solar on a property in Springville, New York. Along with panels for the home and adjacent pole barn the homeowner also needed two tesla powerwalls installed; both were used to help deliver sustainable power to his home appliances in the event of a power outage, greatly reducing his dependence on grid energy. While the scope…
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While it’s certainly true that solar adoption can be an intimidating prospect for the uninitiated, the discussion around Solar Panels in online spaces is often wrought with opinion-based misinformation. Combine this with the many variables and options for homeowners that are out there, and even when intentions are pure, the facts can often be difficult to discern. Sometimes preconceived notions or too-often repeated opinions can…
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As more and more Americans see Solar Energy as a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based energy, it’s only natural that residential solar panel usage is on the rise. The prospect of saving money while saving the environment is an idea anyone can see the benefits of, but that doesn’t mean the world of solar energy, and more specifically, solar panels isn’t a…
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Beginning on January 1st, 2025, New York State will enact a sweeping, yet-divisive bill, called the Cap-and-Invest Program, a plan aimed to help New York State reach its sustainability benchmarks for 2030 and beyond. While the changes outlined in the bill will initially only go into effect in the New York City area, by 2030, utility costs of both fossil fuels and electricity are projected…
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Rochester, New York may only see about 155 sunny days every year, but thanks to investments in Solar energy, it supplies a third of Monroe County’s solar capacity per year. Needless to say, investing in solar to power homes and businesses is an ever-increasing sight in Rochester, and considering the city’s solar capacity has increased by an estimated 217% in the last five years according…
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