Solar Blog

Cool roofs and solar panels are some of the best sustainable technologies on the market, so you may be wondering what happens when you pair cool roofs with solar panels? Do the polar ice caps stop melting? Does the bee population being to thrive? Well, not quite, but they are a powerful combo!

Have you ever heard that solar panels only work when in sunny places? Although it's true that sunnier areas do produce more electricity, you can still see energy savings if you live in an area that doesn’t get much sunlight. Energy savings don’t rely only how much energy you produce, but on one major factor: the costs you’re avoiding paying to your utility company. People all over the continent can have solar savings, even those in cloudy areas. Put simply, the higher your electricity rate, the more money you’ll save by switching to solar. This blog will go over how electricity rates impact solar savings.

As more and more homeowners adopt solar power as their primary source of energy, the possibility of the world becoming more eco-friendly is becoming an attainable reality. People are making the switch to both solar panels and electric vehicles, transitioning the U.S. to a more electric-reliant country. Electrification is a vital element to the carbon reduction plan. This blog will go over what electrification is and where the future of energy is headed.

The year 2020 was full of uncertainty due to the pandemic and worldwide happenings. However, even with all of the hardships 2020 has, the solar industry has proven itself resilient with solar panel installations growing by 7% in 2020. But what’s in store for 2021? Will it continue to grow? This blog will go over technology, government policy, and solar trends to watch for in 2021.

If you're thinking about going solar, you are probably wondering if your roof is suitable for solar panels in the first palace. While solar systems can be installed in almost any type of roof, there are other factors that need to be considered as well. This blog will go over the factors you need to consider to determine whether or not solar will work on your roof.

When people start thinking about going solar, the first thing that pops up in their mind is: how many solar panels do I need for my home? Various factors need to be considered to get an estimation of how much you will need. This blog will go over everything you need to know to be able to determine how many solar panels you need for your home.

During these uncertain times, there is an increased concern about the decline in fossil fuels, government incentives, and the increment in energy costs. Many people are making the choice of creating their own energy by going solar. However, when it comes to making this 25 to 30-year solar investment, it is essential that you choose the right installer for the job. This blog will go over how to hire a solar panel installer to make for the best Solar experience for many years to come.

You may have heard about how solar power saves you money through an ad or from a friend. No matter where you heard about it, one of the biggest questions homeowners have is whether solar panels really are worth it. The use of solar energy is on the rise, and its technology is getting better as time goes by. This blog will go over why you should get solar panels in 2021.

There are many reasons why people are going solar. Whether it is environmental, economic, or personal, solar panels are positively impacting people’s lives. This blog will go over the top 6 benefits of solar energy and why you should go solar.

As solar panels' cost goes down and the demand goes up, you may find yourself considering putting some solar panels on your roof. In this article, we'll help walk you through what you should know before installing solar panels on your home.

If you’ve decided to join the one million Americans who have chosen to go solar, then you definitely have a lot of good things to look forward to. However, one of the biggest questions is: how long does a solar panel installation take? This blog will go over the steps and the estimated time length of the entire process.

Solar panels are known for how they reduce carbon footprints and do good for the environment. But how does solar save you money? There are many different factors that contribute to it. This blog will go over what aspects of solar power help you save money.

Solar panels are known for how they reduce carbon footprints and do good for the environment. But how does solar save you money? There are many different factors that contribute to it. This blog will go over what aspects of solar power help you save money.

Have you seen installers advertising "free solar panels" for your home, and you're left wondering if it's a scam or not? While it may seem like a shady sales tactic, many installers actually do install [...]

How many solar panels do I need for a 1,200 sq. ft. house? People often ask us a similar question when they are first introduced to solar energy. However, there is a lot more than [...]

The following questions are the ones we hear most often from homeowners who are considering solar. Keep in mind that we are not tax experts and cannot give tax advice. The answers below are correct [...]