For solar energy, the future has never looked brighter… The cost of individual solar panels is falling across the nation. The number of households with solar systems is increasing. Any concerns over the future of the planet’s atmosphere is growing. There’s never been a more opportune moment to think about hopping onto the solar bandwagon. If […]
How California’s Solar Mandate Could Change the U.S. Solar Industry
Just as the sun rises and sets every day, solar power is working its magic on the entire United States. This year, the solar movement in America received an unexpected boost when California announced that it was making a statewide switch to solar. The announcement, which came this summer, made California the first state to […]
Solar Net Metering Rates to Change in Tucson
In October of last year, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) met for Phase 2 of the Tucson Electric Power (TEP) rate case to decide on the Net Metering Rate reduction. With a looming June ACC meeting on the horizon, these next several weeks may the last chance for solar customers to keep the current net […]
How Does Solar Compare to Other Energy Sources?
When it comes to different sources of energy, it’s safe to say that solar is getting most of the buzz these days. It’s easy to see why. Solar is entirely free of a lot of the detrimental qualities that come with the use of other energy sources, especially from nuclear or coal. It’s also one […]
What the New Solar Tariff Means for the Solar Industry
For today’s homes and businesses, solar panels mean safer, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly energy. For the solar industry, however, the recent solar tariff means major changes—and those changes could end up trickling down to the consumer. At least, that was the word earlier this year when President Donald Trump announced that his administration would […]
A Look at the Future of Solar Energy in Arizona
Close your eyes and think of life in Arizona—what springs to mind right away? Chances are if you didn’t think of cacti, mountains, or roadrunners, one of the first things you thought of was the heat. The sun’s rays beat down on the Southwest day after day, resulting in some of the warmest temperatures […]
5 Ways Solar Power Can Affect Your Home’s Value
When we talk about the value of solar, we’re most likely to think about it in terms of power outlet and energy efficiency. But the benefits of solar have the potential to trickle down to affect your finances in ways you might not have expected. One of the most significant of these is the value […]
What Arizona Homeowners Need to Know About Solar Panels
In our energy-conscious age, the need for as many buildings as possible to make the switch to solar has taken on a new urgency. For many people, however, the actual details of solar installations are still a mystery. You may well have driven past hundreds of homes with solar panels without realizing that you could […]
How Solar Power Can Change the Way You Use Your Power
It’s easy to underestimate the potential of solar power. In fact, solar energy can have a ripple effect throughout your entire household, changing the way you make use of energy in ways you may not have anticipated. The number of solar panels being used by American households has exploded over the past decade, and it’s […]
The Advantages of Switching to Solar for Your Water Heating Needs
If you’ve ever looked up at the sky to feel the warm Arizona sun on your face, you’ve already experienced the power of the sun’s heat. What if you could harness that energy and use it for your home’s heating applications? Solar energy equipment has made tremendous advances in the past few decades, and it’s […]