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 […]
Why Winter Is the Perfect Time to Go Solar
When most people think about solar power, they tend to associate it with the warm, sunny days of spring and summer—so much so that it’s easy to forget that solar panels work well no matter what the temperature is outside. After all, solar panels respond to the light that comes from the sun, rather than […]
A Look at the Section 201 Solar Trade Case and How it Could Affect the Price of Solar Equipment
If you’re considering purchasing solar equipment for your home, you may be wondering whether the current prices will remain stable for some time or if you can expect them to go up in the foreseeable future. The answer may depend on a proposed tariff, as well as other changes to current trade policies that are […]
4 Reasons All Tucsonans Should Make The Switch to Solar Power
For us Tucsonans, it’s important that our properties are as high quality as possible. Not only do our homes have to have efficient cooling systems to battle the scorching heat, but they should be efficient and visually appealing as well. One trend that many Tucson homeowners are showing interest in is solar power. Nice looking […]
Energy Outlook: The Future of Energy in the United States
Solar panels are being increasingly used not just for commercial use but for residential use as well. From individuals who are concerned with preserving energy to experienced solar power contractors, solar popularity has been rapidly increasing over the last few years. According to The Washington Post, even nonprofit organizations are beginning to break into the […]
Solar Pool Heating: Who Says Luxury And Efficiency Can’t Go Together?
Nothing is worse than diving into your pool for your morning laps to find the water is frigid. But the amount of energy required to consistently heat your pool has long been a concern for people, especially for homeowners worried about their home’s energy footprint. Now, solar pool heaters are offering an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly […]