The Energy Information Administration is forecasting that solar and other renewable energy generation is expected to move forward, though slowly, in 2019. The current administration policy on solar energy is not favorable; thus the forecast of a 1% increase reflects caution on their part. This being said, solar is here to stay and will continue […]

Before 2008, converting your home to solar was a relatively unique process with limited options for installation. Installation was also very expensive, as were panels and inverters. In 2008, however, solar energy deployment increased at a record rate, not only in the United States but across the world. At the close of 2017, the Solar […]

Converting to solar energy is a positive step toward our nation’s energy independence, as well as being a good strategy for minimizing environmental destruction caused by continued mining, and transporting of dirtier substances like coal and oil. To encourage the continued expansion of the use of solar in 2019, state governments, utility companies and many […]

If you install a solar power system in 2019, the federal government will give you a dollar-for-dollar reduction on any income tax you owe simply for investing in a solar-powered system. It is different than a federal tax refund because you have to owe taxes to collect. For example, if you owe $5,000.00 in federal […]

When researching installers choose qualified and insured professionals with the proper credentials required by your state and local governments, ask questions. Lots of them; including: Are you up to date with local permitting and interconnection requirements? Will you provide references that we can talk with about their experiences? Are your installers licensed in accordance with […]

Currently, solar panel installations in the United States are generally regulated at the state, county, and utility level. This means that the rules regulating the installation of solar systems are different in each state and sometimes vary by county. This makes it very important that your system be planned, designed, and installed by an individual […]

When it comes to switching to solar, it is smart to use an experienced professional well-versed in helping you get the possible system for your site. An important aspect of a solar system installer’s job is designing and planning the right system for your particular site. If they know what they are doing, the first […]

More and more people are realizing that solar energy is indeed cheaper, cleaner, and greener than electricity purchased from a utility company, but does having a solar system on your home increase its resale value? The answer is dependent on whether you own or lease your solar system. Is the System Owned or Leased? You […]