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Thi Deremer
April 13, 2018
Recycling solar panels: What happens when they no longer work?
Recycling solar panels: What happens when they no longer work?
Jen Merithew
March 27, 2018
What is a solar tracker and is it worth the investment?
Solar trackers allow your solar panels to follow the sun so they can produce more solar power. But are they worth the extra cost?
Thi Deremer
March 27, 2018
How your utility company can make it harder to go solar
Here are the ways utilities have increased costs for future solar owners: Utility strategy 1: Time-of-use billing. Utility strategy 2: Non-bypassable charges. Utility strategy 3: Demand and grid-access charges. Utility strategy 4: Increasing minimum month
Teddy Theil
March 24, 2018
What are megawatts & kilowatts, how do you convert them?
Exploring what is meant by a megawatt,megawatt hour, kilowatt, and kilowatt hour.
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
March 21, 2018
How much does solar cost and save homeowners in Orange County in 2023?
Find out key facts about going solar as an Orange County homeowner, including your potential cost & savings, payback period, incentives, rebates & more.
Betsy Irwin
March 8, 2018
Smartflower solar tracker: a change for residential solar?
Smartflower, also referred to as the solar flower, is a smart, aesthetically pleasing innovation in solar technology. But is it right for your home?
Thi Deremer
February 28, 2018
Meet two inspiring teens who are using the sun to help people hear and drink clean water
Each year since 2001, the Gloria Barron Prize is awarded to 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment. This year, we're pleased to announce that two of those amazing young peopl
Thi Deremer
February 27, 2018
How to claim the solar tax credit: IRS Form 5695 instructions
Step-by step instructions for using IRS Form 5695 to claim the federal solar tax credit. For installations completed until 2032, the tax credit is 30% of solar costs.