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6 reasons electric cars are better than gas cars in 2023

Betsy Irwin

May 15, 2022

6 reasons electric cars are better than gas cars in 2023

Govt incentives & improved battery tech mean that electric cars are now superior to gas vehicles.

Solar batteries 101: key terms you need to know

Jen Merithew

May 13, 2022

Solar batteries 101: key terms you need to know

A list of important key terms about solar batteries.

Are sodium ion batteries the next big thing in solar storage?

Karisa Gilman

May 12, 2022

Are sodium ion batteries the next big thing in solar storage?

Sodium ion batteries are next-generation energy storage products. How do they stack up against lithium ion batteries, the longtime consumer favorite?

Are 500-watt solar panels the best option?

Trisha Vessey

May 11, 2022

Are 500-watt solar panels the best option?

A 500-watt solar panel will produce 2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of daily power in typical conditions. They have an efficiency rating of around 21%.

How to automate your home with the ecobee SmartSensor

Karisa Gilman

May 10, 2022

How to automate your home with the ecobee SmartSensor

If you're looking for a 2-in-1 system to regulate your home's temperature and keep your home safe, the ecobee SmartSensor could be worth checking out. Find out all the details, including cost, warranty, and best uses in our latest blog.

What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ

Jen Merithew

May 6, 2022

What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ

CoServ is a regulated electric co-op in Texas. While going solar with them right now has its advantages, there are a few concerns for the future.

The Hawaii Oahu Battery Bonus program is a great way to save on battery storage

Thi Deremer

May 5, 2022

The Hawaii Oahu Battery Bonus program is a great way to save on battery storage

HECO is offering to pay solar homeowners in Hawaii thousands of dollars to install battery storage. We cover everything you need to know about the incentive in our latest blog.

Proposed plan to dim the sun: is it sci-fi or solar geoengineering?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

May 4, 2022

Proposed plan to dim the sun: is it sci-fi or solar geoengineering?

A plan has been proposed that will intentionally release pollution in order to thwart the threat of climate change. What will it mean for solar power generation?

Should Texas homeowners go solar with Oncor Electric Delivery?

Jen Merithew

April 29, 2022

Should Texas homeowners go solar with Oncor Electric Delivery?

Going solar in Texas can be tricky, having to parse through various electric providers and utilities. Here’s everything you need to know as a solar homeowner with Oncor Electric Delivery.

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