If you’re a homeowner venturing into the solar power world for the first time, you may have a variety of questions. One of the single most common for those in this position: How many solar panels do I need for my home? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re proud to offer comprehensive residential solar panel […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Among businesses, there is growing pressure to take steps toward reducing your carbon footprint. If your company is trying to reduce emissions or get to net-zero emissions in the future, there are some important steps you can take now to get on the right path. The Business Case for Net-Zero Emissions In recent years the […]
If you’re following energy news you may have seen the stories about Tesla Battery Day 2020. The event was held on September 22 in conjunction with the annual meeting of Tesla shareholders. A few shareholders attended in person at the company’s Fremont, California headquarters, but most people saw the event on a livestream. After the […]
There are two different types of tax incentives available for solar systems, and the one you claim depends on the type of solar system you are planning to install. Both residential and commercial solar systems installed now offer significant tax benefits, but those incentives are going to change in the coming years. We’ll discuss what […]
One of the biggest incentives to get solar energy for your home (besides being very eco-friendly and reducing your carbon footprint) is the tax incentives. Both federal and state governments have offered tax credits that help offset some of the up-front costs of purchasing a solar array for your home. They were as high as […]
One of the decisions that homeowners have to make about their solar system is whether to get a battery backup. These batteries can store energy from your solar panels, providing power when the local grid is down or when your solar panels are not actively capturing and converting electricity (such as at night or on […]
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