Mother Nature doesn’t discriminate. Regardless of where you live in the United States, you’ve probably seen hundreds of pictures of damage due to hail, hurricanes, tornadoes, and rain downpours. Since solar panels are so conveniently placed outside atop an exposed roof, many...

Net metering is an opportunity for homeowners to have a consistent power source—even when the sun isn’t shining. Think about it. What if homeowners could only benefit from the solar power that is being generated right then? Not very effective. Net metering allows excess energy...

The cost of solar declines every year. With an increased emphasis on renewable energy,  there are many tax incentives and financial benefits that make solar much more affordable for the average homeowner. Many people wonder when the best time to go solar is. Should I wait to go...

Switching to solar power is a major decision. We understand that the solar switch is laced with number-crunching, Google searching, and neighbor prodding. As a serious investment, it’s your number one goal to understand fully the pros and cons. In this article we’ll discuss some...

Solar energy and nighttime hours aren’t usually a match made in heaven. However, artist Daan Roosegaarde has found a way to create a new spin on solar. How? A solar bike path. Lit with solar-powered LED lights, the path twinkles brightly at night and provides locals an...

In late 2015 prospective solar customers were given a Christmas present—a hefty tax credit for the installation of solar panels. Thank you, Congress. Regardless of your current interest in converting your energy source, hearing the words “tax credit” should cause your ears to...

Very noble indeed! The search giant Google has partnered with SolarCity and already dumped more than $300 million into a fund to help Americans install solar panels on their homes. SolarCity has already garnered $750 million to help finance homeowners in 15 states. SolarCity says...