Solar energy is becoming more and more popular in modern homes. Many homeowners are switching to solar because of the lack of maintenance, the renewable energy, the improved home value, the money saved, and the tax benefits and incentive programs and rebates that come with renewable energy. The environmental benefits are often added as an [...]
It's no secret that fossil fuels are not renewable. That means they can run out one day. Everyone agrees on that. But it's also known that burning fossil fuels isn't so great for the environment. After all, everyone’s seen smog. You've breathed in the fumes coming off a car before accidentally and gagged. Similar fumes [...]
The solar PV market in the U.S. for homeowners in 2016 was projected to reach 4.7 billion dollars. Today, solar panels have become a magnificent way to offset your energy costs while reducing the impact your home has on the environment. There are actually many reasons to invest in solar panel installation services for your [...]
Solar energy is one of the best possible power options available. It's incredibly clean, it's fully renewable and once you have the equipment installed, it's free! The sun falls down to the ground regardless, so you don't have to pay for the solar energy you consume. Swimming pool solar heating is a fantastic option when [...]
Solar power makes up over 1.8% of electricity generation in the United States, and that amount is only continuing to increase. With the cost of installing solar panels going down every year, coupled with incentives and solar programs, more and more people are turning to solar for home power. If you’re curious about installing solar [...]
Have you been considering having solar panel installation to cut your energy bills down to almost nothing? Ask about the solar Sonoma County neighbors have installed a few years ago and you may hear about the cost of a solar panel and other costs associated with solar installation. While it is true even 5 years [...]
A growing number of people across the U.S. are becoming more eco-friendly, and with good reason. Making your home more eco-friendly is a great way to save the environment while also saving on your energy bills. Here are a few ways you can cut back on energy waste and make smart investments to turn your [...]
One of the great things about solar energy is that it can provide power for us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you have a home solar system, it's likely that you're already concerned about energy efficiency. Not only can conserving energy allow you to reduce your carbon footprint, but it can [...]
The uptake of solar technology has been growing by 55% for the last three decades and now accounts for almost 2% of the total U.S. electricity generation. It is the second most used source of clean energy surpassed only by wind power. The total capacity of solar energy in the United States can power more [...]
Solar panels, if utilized on just 0.6% of the total land area of the United States alone, would generate sufficient electricity to power the entire country. This statistic speaks for the energy efficiency of these panels – which can be more technically label as PV (photovoltaic) panels. Not only is solar energy efficient, but it [...]