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Blackouts and high utility prices are driving solar and storage adoption, SunPower survey says
The survey of 1,500 homeowners shed light on the home solar energy experience and motivating factors behind solar purchases. AUGUST 19,...
Aug 20, 20211 min read


A great article about the financial advantages of residential solar power generation by #dcbel
"Are home solar panels cost effective? Solar panels will dramatically reduce the cost of your utility bill as you produce your own...
Aug 5, 20212 min read


Texas Power Grid Has Troubles in Both Freezing and Hot Temperatures
Texas' electrical grid is a fantastic argument for solar independence. However, rolling blackouts are common in many major US cities in...
Jun 16, 20211 min read


The social contagion of solar packs a lot of power
People with lots of neighbors who have solar panels are more likely to have solar panels themselves "The strongest predictor of whether a...
Jun 11, 20211 min read


Ameren, and most other utilities, wants to end net metering. Don't wait to get grandfathered in!
(From utilitydive.com) The Illinois Commerce Commission on Dec. 2 ordered Ameren Illinois to restore full retail net metering to...
May 21, 20211 min read


Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
(from seia.org) The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is one of the most important federal policy mechanisms to support the growth of...
May 21, 20211 min read


Employment of solar installers expected to grow 51% by 2029, much faster other occupations.
What Solar Photovoltaic Installers Do Solar photovoltaic (PV) installers assemble, set up, and maintain rooftop or other systems that...
May 21, 20211 min read
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