Stephanie on November 19th, 2011

For homeowners considering installing solar panels, there are 5 things you should know about residential solar.  As more and more people decide to switch to renewable energy options like solar power, keep these considerations in mind: 1.  You may be eligible for group solar discounts.  Before you enter into a contract to install home solar [...]

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Stephanie on May 5th, 2010

You might have heard of P-Patches – small plots of land shared by neighbors to grow fruits, vegetables and flowers.  That concept, hundreds of years old, has been brought into the 21st century.  Today, some people are joining together to grow renewable energy!  Community solar gardens are another way that friends and neighbors can join [...]

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Stephanie on March 6th, 2010

When you are considering installing solar panels on your home or business, there are a number of questions you’ll have in mind:  How much will they cost?  How much will they save you?  How easy are they to use?  Can you qualify for rebates or other incentives? What if there was a go-to company or [...]

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Stephanie on January 30th, 2009

In today’s economy, it is probably safe to say that many people are not planning on building a house this year.  However, you can actually save a lot of money by remodeling your existing home to incorporate green elements, like solar panels and solar water heaters.  Even when money is not as tight, its always [...]

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