“Solar energy” broadly refers to any energy that comes from the sun. Many kinds of energy can be traced back to the sun, even wood or biofuels are the result of sunlight providing plants with the ability to grow. When… Read More
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How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?
A big question a lot of homeowners seem to have is how many solar panels they’ll actually need, but to determine that, you must first know what your goals are. Some are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, while others… Read More
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E.P.A. Plans to Repeal Carbon Emissions Rule, Major Impacts on Solar
Scott Pruitt, chief of the Environmental Protection Agency, has signed a measure to repeal President Barack Obama’s policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. This means a large push back in favor of coal, which could save the… Read More
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Dispelling Solar Power Myths
As with most new technologies, solar power has been subject to a lot of nasty rumors. It’s only natural that something not everyone fully understands has a lot of myths surrounding it. When we talk about solar power, it’s important… Read More
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The Solar Panel Installation Process
Solar panel installation has become easier as technology has progressed, though it’s still a pretty complicated process. Part of being a good consumer is knowing some of the nitty gritty details behind how products come to be and taking a… Read More
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How to Find the Right Solar Installer: Part 1
Solar has started to be a pretty booming industry, meaning we see more and more companies and contractors every year who want to be part of the movement. More options are always better for the consumer, but that does mean… Read More
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How to Find The Right Solar Installer: Part 2
Last week, we covered some of the basic steps of finding a solar installer for your home. It can be a pretty daunting task to trust someone with your energy needs but armed with the right questions and concerns… Read More
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What Bad Habits Are Wasting Energy in Your Home?
It’s only natural to have a few bad habits. Many of them are harmless, just those little ticks who make us who we are but we might want to work on. Some, though, can have some pretty bad and lasting… Read More
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What is Your Carbon Footprint and Why Does it Matter?
If you’ve done any research on solar panels, you’ve likely seen the term “carbon footprint” thrown around a few times. It’s obvious that most people think your carbon footprint is important, but it’s not always clear exactly what it means,… Read More
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How Solar Panels Are Saving Water
In contrast to many other modern means of generating electricity, solar panels don’t use water in the same capacity. Energy choices in general have big implications for water usage. Water is used to produce energy in power plants, or even… Read More