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When you examine your energy usage from year to year, you probably have noticed that the costs keep going up. This is something that can be frustrating, especially if you are taking all the steps you can to reduce energy usage, like: Getting a programmable thermostat Turning off lights when you’re not in the room Setting your heat at a lower temperature or your AC at a higher temp Using energy-saving appliances and lightbulbs Even with all these efforts, energy costs are still on the rise. The Energy Information Administration reports that an average household uses about 11,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year. Your local power company charges a specific rate per kWh for that usage. Nationally, electricity rates...
In part one of this blog post we covered three important signs that a solar company might not be the right fit: They are extremely aggressive with sales tactics They send a proposal and want you to sign a contract without ever meeting someone in person Their contract is confusing and filled with technical industry jargon they don’t explain In this part we’ll cover three additional warning signs to look for before you sign a residential solar contract. 4: They push hard to get you into a solar lease. Solar leases are okay for some consumers, but they are definitely not right for everyone. If your solar company is trying to push you into a lease without giving you other...
As with any industry, there are some great solar energy installation companies out there, and some that aren’t very good. If you are shopping around to get solar panels for your home, here are some important warning signs to look for that might tip you off to know that a company isn’t going to be very good to work with on your solar installation. 1: They are extremely aggressive with sales tactics. Whenever you have a salesperson pressuring you to sign on the dotted line for a big purchase without giving you the time to think about it and make sure it’s the right option, it is a red flag. Solar panels are a large expense and a big decision...
It’s almost the end of another year, and if you have thought about doing any renovations to your home, here are four reasons to think about adding solar panels before the end of 2020. 1: Increase self-sufficiency If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we should expect the unexpected when it comes to…well, everything. It has been a year of massive disruption to our normal daily lives, not only because of the global COVID-19 pandemic that swept the world in the spring and continues to spread in many parts of the globe still today. It has also been a year of record-breaking natural disasters, including severe hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures. These things are frightening and stressful right...