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 […]
If you own a commercial building, one of the things that is probably on your radar is the decision about whether to shift toward “net zero” emissions. The term “net zero” refers to industrial or commercial buildings (or residential homes) that are highly efficient and generate as much or more in renewable energy than they […]
Getting a solar system installed for your small business has many benefits, including lower monthly power bills, reduced chances of harm to your business during power outages, and tax credits that are available for installing these systems. In addition, it can help you appeal to more customers today who are increasingly conscious about the […]
For homeowners who have already invested in solar panels, the question of whether you can take them with you (and whether you should) if you move to a new home often comes up. The answer is not a simple yes or no, there are a lot of things to consider before you decide whether you […]
When people think about going solar, they often think of it for residential homes and not commercial businesses. Like homeowners, solar energy can also help commercial building owners reduce their carbon footprint and save money on electricity every month, which can have huge benefits for your business. The good news is that going solar isn’t […]
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