Solar energy
Learn about powering your home with solar energy, which not only helps the enviornment, but also helps keep money in your wallet.
Betsy Irwin
January 3, 2019
Nissan Leaf price, cost to charge & charge time
Finally an electric car to challenge Tesla! Check out its take-home price, cost to charge, charge time, types of chargers and whether you should buy it.
Teddy Theil
January 1, 2019
How hot do solar panels get and how does it affect my system?
Worried your solar panels will overheat and lose efficiency? Learn the optimum temperature for panels & what happens when the temperature rises.
Teddy Theil
December 20, 2018
Exploring the best Tesla Powerwall alternatives in 2024
Tesla Powerwall rules the US market—but is another brand better for your needs? Here are the reviews and pros & cons for the Sonnen Eco, LG Chem Resu and BYD B-Box. All have some great features that make them worth a closer look...
Ralph Baruth
November 27, 2018
Everything you need to know about California net metering 2.0 in 2024
While NEM 2.0 slightly reduces the benefits of going solar, it retains the crucial incentive of net metering. Getting a solar system installed now will lock you into NEM 2.0 for 20 years.
Jen Merithew
October 29, 2018
Massachusetts SMART program explained
Massachusetts’ SMART program is the state’s latest solar incentive program, designed to put money in your pocket and promote solar development.
Teddy Theil
October 19, 2018
Where can I compare solar panel prices online?
Homeowners around the country are discovering the cost-effective, environmentally-friendly benefits of solar power for homes. Between 2006 and 2016, residential solar power installations in the United States increased by an average rate of 59% each year.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
August 16, 2018
What are the best solar battery chargers on the market in 2023?
Buy the best solar battery charger for your needs, from a 12v car battery to a cell phone battery, we make it easy for you to browse and buy from the best options!
Teddy Theil
July 12, 2018
Solar Energy vs. Fossil Fuels
The answer we’ve heard for years is to turn to renewable types of energy because fossil fuels are being depleted and a danger to the environment. Make a conscious effort to reduce their carbon footprints.
Jen Merithew
April 27, 2018
Solar shingles: should you go with Tesla or an alternative?
Solar shingles are one of the newest ways to introduce your home to renewable energy. Solar shingles are small solar panels that replace your roof’s asphalt tiles to give your home the benefits of solar power.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
March 23, 2018
What are renewable resources?
In this blog, we'll explore examples of renewable resources, which include solar power, geothermal energy, wind, hydropower, and bioenergy.
Teddy Theil
January 24, 2018
How will Trump's solar tariffs affect residential solar panel costs
The short answer is that they won’t. Here’s why the newly implemented solar tariffs will have minimal effect on the cost of residential solar panel installation in the United States in 2018 and 2019.