What Is the Inflation Reduction Act?

It’s passed! The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which (among other things) promotes the use of sustainable energy in a number of ways, will benefit solar customers through increased tax credits. For residential installations and others that are less than 1 MW, the ITC will be increased to 30% for 10 years. And very importantly, [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00September 1st, 2022|Feature, Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

Do I Need a New Roof for Solar?

If you are considering solar to save money on your energy bills and to use a sustainable energy source, you may have questions about your roof. Solar panels should be installed on a roof that is in good condition. It is important to assess your roof to determine if solar will be viable in [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00May 13th, 2022|Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

Want to Check Out Solar — But Don’t Want Incessant Phone Calls?

If you’re interested in going solar, you are probably already aware of the benefits that solar energy can offer: cost savings, environmental benefits, and energy resiliency. You know that if you type in “How much does solar cost?” as a search on your phone or laptop, click unwittingly on an ad, and you will set [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00April 29th, 2022|Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

DIY Solar Panel Cleaning Tips

Congratulations on going solar and doing your part to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in our environment. Your SunPower® solar system will help you save money and help the environment long into the future. You are part of the movement to embrace clean energy with solar power. But now what? How do you keep your [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00March 17th, 2022|Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

What factors are included in the cost of a solar system?

The home solar market is growing at a rapid rate. Homeowners are taking control of their energy needs as the fear of power outages due to fires, extreme weather, and high demand. They want solar but want to know what the cost of energy independence will be. What things contribute to the cost of [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00March 3rd, 2022|Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

Environmental Impact of Solar

We know that installing solar will save money on energy costs, and we hear it is good for the environment, but what does that really mean? Carbon emissions have reached record highs in most countries. Global warming is caused primarily by putting too much carbon into the atmosphere when coal, gas, and oil are [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00February 3rd, 2022|Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

Solar Energy + EV charging

When you go solar for your household energy needs, you’ll save money on electric bills and add value to your home. Want to do even more? By driving an electric vehicle (EV), you’ll power it with sustainable energy from the sun. Another benefit, the maintenance of an EV is minimal, costing much less than [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00January 21st, 2022|Feature, Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

Are There Different Types of Solar Cells?

It may seem obvious, but not all solar cells are the same. From the design of the solar cell to the type of silicon used, there are many things that determine the efficiency and durability of solar panels. It can be quite overwhelming to understand what’s out there and what’s right for your home, [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00January 17th, 2022|Residential, Solar News|0 Comments

How Important Is The Direction Of Solar Panels?

The placement of solar panels is a big factor in the efficacy of a solar array. Is there a best direction? Southern facing is considered the best. Because the sun shines directly over the equator most of the time, south-facing solar panels have an opportunity to collect more sunlight and generate more solar energy. But, of [...]

By |2025-09-26T19:35:58+00:00November 4th, 2021|Feature, Residential, Solar News|0 Comments
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