What if you could get all the information you needed to install solar panels, simply with the click of a mouse? Well, in most areas of the U.S., you can! Solar Power Authority has joined together with Cooler Planet to create a solar calculator for residential and commercial PV solar panel systems. Using the computerized [...]
In the wake of the BP oil spill disaster – the extent of which is still unknown – more and more people are considering renewable energy as viable options. In fact, many Republicans are even abandoning the cry, “drill baby drill,” and withdrawing support for offshore drilling here in the States. Fortunately, it was already [...]
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One of the most exciting, easiest ways to install solar panels is gaining momentum! Two new solar lease programs have recently been announced, which help people convert to solar energy while minimizing upfront costs. Can you imagine tapping into solar electricity with no down payment? Did you know that you can lease solar panels? Consider [...]
Do you wonder what it takes to put solar panels on your home? What about the people that help you with a home solar install? Let’s walk through a solar installation, step by step. In some instances, it can be done in a single day! And, for those of you that are considering becoming a [...]
What if you could install solar panels on your home for only $1000? What if I told you that a solar lease program in Colorado will allow you to do just that? Within 30 days, you could be drawing on free solar electricity through the Colorado SunRun Lease Program! High electricity bills and CO2 emissions [...]
So many property owners are considering renewable energy options, but are concerned about the upfront costs. But, did you know you can pay less for solar panels? Over the past two years, solar panel prices have dropped dramatically – by more than 50%! Even so, investing in solar can carry a “break-even” time period of [...]
Like many solutions to reducing carbon footprints and saving energy, its the little things that make a big difference. That’s why so many people are thinking big with small solar! Instead of waiting for your utility company or a private investor to build a mega solar farm, and then transmit solar electricity along a grid [...]
Thinking about installing solar panels this year? There’s no time like the present to take the plunge. The past few years have seen some major developments in solar technology, plus price cuts of up to 50% in the last 12 months alone. Add in the fact that you may be entitled to tax credits or [...]
Before you consider installing solar panels, you may want to calculate the solar energy production in your region. That will help you determine the efficiency of solar panels in generating electricity for your home or business. You’ll also be able to determine how many solar panels you’ll need for your energy demands. Efficiency of solar [...]
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Solar panel financing is getting more common, as well as more creative! We all know that one of the biggest hurdles to going solar is the upfront cost to do so. Fortunately, there are a number of cities across the United States that are helping consumers install solar panels with a unique financing structure. Homeowners [...]
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