For several years solar energy usage has been on the rise, and many homeowners have decided to make the switch to this renewable energy source. In recent years, though, that trend is accelerating as the cost of energy continues to trend upward. Residential and commercial solar power can help shield you from the roller coaster […]
As the temperature in the intermountain states starts to climb higher, your energy bills will be going in the same direction; homeowners in the U.S. spend over $11 billion a year on energy to power air conditioners. Running your AC all day (and sometimes all night) can significantly increase your monthly costs. Here are a […]
Part one of this blog post discussed the first two things you need to determine when you’re trying to figure out how big of a solar energy system is required to meet your power needs. That includes calculating your total energy usage and determining your solar goals. Next we’ll go into two additional factors, as […]
One of the first questions that many homeowners have when they’re planning to get a renewable energy solar system on their roof is exactly how much solar power you need. That can impact the total cost of your system, so you want to make sure you get enough to meet the power needs that you […]
Deciding to get solar energy is a big choice, but it’s more than just determining whether you want to get solar panels installed on top of your home. Another decision you need to make is how you want to be connected to the local power grid, or whether you want to be connected at all. […]
Solar panels are a great way to improve your home’s energy efficiency, and today you can find plenty of sales pitches out there telling you that you can lease solar panels for a lot less than you can buy them. That is true when it comes to up-front costs, but leasing solar panels is not […]
Having solar panels on your home is a great way to capture renewable energy and reduce your monthly power costs. But the installation of those panels isn’t the end of the story—are you taking all the steps you can to maximize the efficiency of your solar panels so you can get the most renewable energy […]
Most people realize the benefits of using renewable energy from the sun as a way to reduce your carbon footprint and maybe eventually even eliminate the burning of fossil fuels entirely. But there are plenty of reasons beyond just the environmental ones to consider solar panels for your home. 1: Self-Sufficiency Getting solar energy is […]
More and more people are conscious about the amount of energy they use, and where that energy comes from. Unfortunately for millions of people who rent apartments, the current benefits of solar are almost exclusively going to homeowners. It’s difficult for an apartment dweller to get the environmental benefits of solar panels because they can’t […]
The Tesla Powerwall has quickly become one of the most popular solar backup battery systems on the market, and having on installed by Intermountain Wind and Solar is a simple process. The end result is a sleek battery backup that gives you a ton of insight into your solar system. We’ll walk through some of […]
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