The solar investment tax credit (ITC) is an important tool for anyone in the US thinking of pursuing solar energy. Also known as the federal solar tax credit, the ITC currently lets solar energy system owners deduct 26% of the cost for a solar installation from their federal income taxes. The ITC is one of […]
The societal benefits of solar energy are well-known. It’s clean and emissions-free, without polluting the air. It’s renewable, since unlike fossil fuels we won’t be running out of sunlight anytime soon. For those that can get solar installed at home, it provides energy independence, with electricity coming from a direct source on their own properties. […]
Solar power is becoming more widely available and more enticing to homeowners across the US. As the costs have reduced significantly over time – by 70% since 2014 – going solar is a wiser investment than ever. Most commonly generated via photovoltaic (PV) panels, residential solar is not only a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil […]
The solar industry is developing at a fast pace in the United States of America. This is because more and more companies are becoming a part of this industry to spread solar energy awareness among people. The idea is to promote solar panels and other renewable energy sources to prevent the production of harmful elements. […]
Most of us would welcome more natural light into our homes. For one thing, it can reduce electricity use by lessening the need to keep lightbulbs running. A brighter home also helps improve one’s mood, and sunlight even provides physical health benefits by increasing the body’s Vitamin D intake. While windows let sunlight into most […]
The animated map above (based on data from the US Energy Information Administration) shows how far we’ve come in the last 20 years as far as solar energy goes. While the majority of solar power is generated in the southwest, the map shows how energy is now being produced in pretty much every state. A […]
If you’re a regular visitor to our site, you know that we’re huge proponents of solar energy. Renewable, environmentally conscious, and free – it’s tough to beat solar as far as “green energy” is concerned. We’ve written many articles on solar panels, and we love to hear your feedback. One of the most frequent questions […]
Solar panels are a great way to generate power that you can truly feel good about. Solar power is renewable, green, and it’s free! But, let’s face it, solar technology is complicated, and it can be difficult to know what you need to get started on a solar energy system of your own. For this […]
In this article, we’re talking about a subject that is too often overlooked with solar panels – cleaning them. Keeping your solar panels clean can increase their effectiveness over time, but you have to be sure that you clean them the right way. We’ll walk you through the process step-by-step. Why Do You Need to […]
Today we’re checking out one of the most economical and green methods for powering your RV’s appliances and gadgets – solar power. We’ll be looking at the best RV solar panel kits on the market. We’ll give you plenty of options to choose from for rigging up the best solar power system to your own […]