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 […]
Installing a solar system on your home is one of the best ways to save money and protect the environment by reducing your reliance on fossil fuels. However, as many homeowners examine the options for solar they discover a potential challenge: solar panels capture energy during the day (obviously), while most of your energy consumption […]
Solar panels are by far the most popular form of renewable energy for residential homes, but many homeowners still wonder if they can afford solar energy, and if installing it will really save money. The good news is that the answer to both questions is probably yes. What is Solar Energy? Solar is a renewable […]
Many people today are looking for ways they can reduce fossil fuel energy consumption, and the best way to do that is to turn to renewable energy. There are multiple types of renewable energy that can provide an alternative to burning fossil fuels, including: Solar Wind Hydropower (water) Geothermal Biofuels However, not all of these […]
Summer is usually a time when many people across the intermountain region see their power bills skyrocket, especially in places like Nevada and Southern Utah, where temperatures can easily top 110 degrees on any given day. If you’re tired of wondering how much you are going to have to spend on power bills to cool […]
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