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Clients who are considering solar panels for their homes or buildings will naturally have a number of questions during this process, and some of these revolve around cost and investment. A common example: How long will it take to recoup my solar panel investment? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're here to offer the very […]

Welcome back to Powering the Future, our series on the vital role of solar home batteries in powering homes and communities. We've already covered important topics like how long a home battery can power your home during an outage, the kinds of appliances it can power, and how it interacts with the electrical grid. At […]

Utah residents and businesses are facing a perfect storm of rising Utah power rates, and it’s more critical than ever to consider alternatives. Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) has recently implemented a nearly 20% increase in energy costs through its Energy Balance Adjustment (EBA), hitting many households hard. But that’s not the end of the story. […]

Welcome back to Powering the Future, our series on solar home batteries and the vital role they play in powering clean, efficient energy storage for homes and communities. In parts one and two, we've gone over basics on how long a solar battery can be expected to power your home during an outage, plus the […]

Welcome back to Powering the Future, our series on the vital importance of home solar batteries in powering homes and communities. In part one, we went over some basics on how long you can expect your battery to power your home in the case of a power outage, plus the key factors to consider to […]

There are several vital roles that a solar battery plays within a solar power setup, and some of the most important are found during power outages or blackouts. A common question from prospective solar clients in this area: How long will a solar battery power my home during an outage? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, […]

The switch to solar power from a traditional energy source is no small move, and it's one that many clients and their families need to consider closely. Is solar energy the right choice for your needs? There are several factors to think about as you're looking to answer this question. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, […]

There are a number of programs that may be available to you when it comes to making the very most out of your solar energy system, and some of these are offered by local power companies as a mutually beneficial arrangement. One great example here is the Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart battery program, which offers […]

Timing is a natural consideration for many products or services you're considering, and solar panel installation can often be a candidate here. A common question from clients in Utah as they consider solar panels: When is the best time to install solar panels? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're here to offer the very best […]

Certain events within the world of power rates and energy prices can have an enormous effect on the entire local sector, and energy clients around Utah have just seen a recent example. Just a few weeks ago, Rocky Mountain Power - the company that supplies electricity to around 80% of Utah - asked the state […]