Does Going Solar Mean You Have to Cut Your Trees Down?
What if your property has trees? If trees are blocking your panels’ access to sunlight, this negatively impacts the efficiency of your solar panels and results in reduced energy production. Does going solar mean you have to cut your trees down?
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Biggest Mistake When Buying A Home With Solar
The thought of buying a home with solar panels gets people excited. Everyone loves the idea of generating their electricity and paying lower electric bills. They typically do not grasp the limitations of the system and use electricity liberally.
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What Is NEM 3.0?
Years later, so much solar energy was being produced and sold back to the grid, the utility providers had to change the rules regarding crediting that energy back to the homeowner. That was the beginning of Net Energy Metering 2.0, and NEM 3.0 is right around the corner
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Upgrading Your Solar Panels
Even though most solar panels have an expected life of 20 to 25 years, the common system sizes of yesterday may no longer meet many homeowners’ energy needs. The addition of an electric vehicle could also be taxing a solar system that once was enough to offset an entire
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Going Solar If Your Bill Is Low
One of the main motivations for going solar is the expectation of a lower electric bill. But some homeowners are fortunate enough to already have an electric bill of less than $110. What about them? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, that’s the national average for residential
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Is The SGIP Still Available?
A part of California’s success with solar energy has been the popularity of the Self Generation Incentive Program. The SGIP provides incentives for California homeowners to install energy storage systems. But with its popularity, is the SGIP still available, and if so for how long?
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Do Solar Panels Need To Be Cleaned?
The location, pitch of the roof, and even the direction your home faces can affect your solar system’s production. How often solar panels need to be cleaned is a concern for many who installed solar and are noticing they are not as shiny as they once were.
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Will My Homeowner’s Association Approve Solar Panels?
Homeowners looking at solar options but are in an HOA situation wonder how this may affect the decision to go solar. The question is often fretted over: Will my homeowner’s association approve solar panels? Rest assured many living in planned developments or condos have navigated this
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What Is The Lifespan Of Solar Panels?
The lifespan of solar panels is a common concern when researching home solar. Going solar is a big investment for homeowners who are looking to shield themselves against future electric rate increases. So knowing how long you can expect your panels to last is an important factor . . .
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Do You Really Save Money With Solar Panels?
If any product or service promises to save you “boatloads of money” you should probably be skeptical. We have seen solar energy grow in popularity over the past decade and with it some pretty outlandish claims. So with all the hype out there regarding this technology, do you really save money with solar panels?
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