Outdoor lighting is a beautiful thing, it can help you to create curb appeal, improve ambiance, and maintain security for your home. To get all the lighting you need, you’ll probably find it frustrating to put in the spider web of wiring to power them all, not to mention the high cost if you want to hire […]
Will Solar Crash the Power Grid?
The ever decreasing costs of “going green” are incredibly encouraging to the millions of home and business owners who want to radically shrink the size of their carbon footprint and reduce or eliminate their energy bills. Today, we have so many opportunities to be smarter users of energy, while saving money at the same time. […]
DIY Home Solar Installation Checklist: You can do it!
In a previous article we looked at a simple DIY solar panel system that could get the average home powered up with solar, using a modular installation kit. While calling it DIY is completely accurate, it is important to consider that the installation of a full solar panel system is not always a one person […]
Ask these Questions, Before you Buy Solar!
If you’re excited about the benefits of installing solar panels on your home or business – you should be! A solar power system provides you with the freedom to create your own electricity and snub your nose at rising power costs. Just don’t get blindsided by your enthusiasm for harnessing free power from the sun, […]
Your Best Summer Ever! – Homeowner’s Energy Savings Checklist
As the calendar moves toward the summer months, the weather’s heating up. For many homeowners, that means using more energy and the higher costs that come with it, but you can beat the heat without breaking the bank. By taking the steps on this summer energy checklist, you can prepare your home for the summer […]
How Do Solar Hot Water Heaters Work?
Solar hot water heaters make use of solar power to heat water. Solar panels are installed on the roof of your house. The pipes within your house carry a solution to the solar panels, which heats them. The hot solution is pumped back to a hot water tank through a heat exchanger that heats the […]
Solar Company Eclipsing the Competition
With the rise in solar panel installations across the US, new companies seem to be coming into the market at a staggering clip. Finding the right company with the experience, expertise, customer service and flexible purchasing options, can be hard to come by. SolarCity is a gem that stands out in the group. As an […]
