Stephanie on March 5th, 2012

If you have considered switching to solar power, you’re not alone! Residential solar panels have been growing in demand over the past several years as prices have fallen, efficiencies have improved and solar rebates and incentives allow significant savings for homeowners. Before you plan this home improvement project, you probably want to know: how do [...]

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Stephanie on January 13th, 2012

Solar power is picking up across the United States with more and more people installing solar panels for energy independence and to reduce their carbon footprint. Although residents of any state can find bargains and incentives on solar arrays, the top 5 states for residential solar panel installations (as of the date of this post) [...]

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Ever wonder why there is such a big difference in solar panel installations between two of the sunniest states in the U.S. – California and Florida?  Property owners in California account for over 50% of the country’s solar power, while Floridians generate only 1%.  Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey is the second highest in [...]

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Stephanie on September 23rd, 2010

Think that rooftop solar panels are your only alternative for home solar installations?  Think again! For some people, the design of their roof is not appropriate for solar panels.  Other homeowners may face shading from surrounding trees, or a poor roof angle to capture sunlight.  Some residents are choosing home solar panel options to allow [...]

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Stephanie on February 18th, 2010

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 [...]

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Stephanie on July 16th, 2009

California Solar Energy on the rise has increased the number of rooftop solar panels from about 500 to 50,000 in a mere ten years.  Of course, there is still a ways to go to reach the Million Solar Roofs called for by Governor Schwarzenegger, but a 100 x fold increase is nothing to sneeze at.  [...]

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Stephanie on December 9th, 2008

When I look out the window from my office, I see the iconic smokestacks of the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon.  Those smokestacks are no longer functional, since the sawmill shut down decades ago, and the area has been transformed into a savvy shopping area for residents and tourists.  Its core retail store is [...]

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