Colorado is a great state for anyone who loves the outdoors. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Colorado also offers homeowners a prime way to go solar. Colorado has consistently been on the list of top ten states with the most solar installed per capita as well as the greatest solar job […]
Going solar is a big decision and there are pros and cons for doing so. Some reasons for making the leap to solar are obvious, like supporting energy independence and cleaning up the environment. Others have to do with reducing your energy costs and increasing the value of your home. Let’s start with the […]
To encourage continued expansion of solar alternatives, the federal government and individual state governments, utility companies, construction companies and others offer homeowners and many small businesses solar tax breaks and a host of other financial incentives. Depending on what state you live in, you can reduce the net cost of installing a solar system by […]
It’s official! On May 9, 2018, the California Energy Commission (CEC) voted unanimously to incorporate advanced efficiency measures and rooftop solar in virtually all new homes built in California after January 1, 2020. These measures update current commitments to solar that are expected to save Californians an additional $1.7 billion in energy costs over the […]