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How Big Should Your Solar System Be in Nevada?

Nevada ranks 6th in the country for solar conversions, with sufficient solar power installed to serve more than one million homes. If you are contemplating switching to solar energy in Nevada, you may be wondering how big should your solar...

March 19, 2024

Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Tesla Powerwall 2: 6 Key Differences

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Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Tesla Powerwall 2: 6 Key Differences

Now more than ever, people have turned to solar usage and with that, thousands of customers have come to rely on the battery storage options like the Tesla Powerwall. As you consider your options, you may be wondering – what...

March 18, 2024

How To Reduce Your Florida Power & Light Bill This Summer

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How To Reduce Your Florida Power & Light Bill This Summer

Electric bills might be the most frustrating of all the bills homeowners pay. You’re not alone if, one month, you’re paying a negligible amount and the next several hundred dollars more. In a state like Florida, keeping cool is critical....

March 14, 2024

What Is the APS Interconnection Process?

Residential Solar Solar Energy

What Is the APS Interconnection Process?

If you’re an Arizona Public Service (APS) customer, you’ve probably considered going solar to offset the rising electrical bill and even benefit from their net billing program. This program allows its participants to earn credits from the excess power they...

March 13, 2024

Can Solar Panels Survive Nevada’s Hail Storms?

Residential Solar Solar Energy

Can Solar Panels Survive Nevada’s Hail Storms?

One of the great things about going solar in Nevada is that most days you can count on copious amounts of sunshine. However, even here you may occasionally expect a hail storm to pass through your area and wonder- can...

March 12, 2024

Solar PPA vs. Leasing vs. Buying: What’s Best for You?

Residential Solar Solar Energy

Solar PPA vs. Leasing vs. Buying: What’s Best for You?

Are you considering a new solar panel system for your home? If so, you have three options to pay for it: buying, leasing or a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). If you’re unsure which one makes sense for you, here’s...

March 11, 2024

APS Utility Rates in Arizona To Increase up to 15%

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APS Utility Rates in Arizona To Increase up to 15%

The Arizona Public Service (APS) is looking to raise rates by 8-15%, averaging around $10.50 more a month. After a year-long review process, the Arizona Corporation Commission met on February 22, 2024, to discuss whether to allow the Arizona utility...

March 8, 2024

Residential Solar Solar Energy

Is Solar Worth It in Tampa?

The adoption of solar panels as an alternative source of energy has increased rapidly over the past decade. Homeowners and commercial investors are increasingly embracing eco-friendly and cost savings associated with solar energy. But is solar worth it in Tampa?...

March 7, 2024

Do Solar Panels Affect Your Home’s Resale Value in Arizona?

Residential Solar Solar Energy

Do Solar Panels Affect Your Home’s Resale Value in Arizona?

While solar panels offer several known benefits, such as lowering your energy bills, they can also increase your home’s value. According to a 2019 Zillow report, properties with solar installation sold at 4.1% more than homes without, adding just over...

March 6, 2024

7 Questions To Ask Your Solar Installer in Nevada

Residential Solar Solar Energy

7 Questions To Ask Your Solar Installer in Nevada

Knowing the right questions to ask when installing solar panels can be hard, especially if you are new to this. Solar has grown tremendously over the years, and it’s no wonder there has been a swell of installation companies, each...

March 5, 2024

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How Big Should Your Solar System Be in Nevada?

Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Tesla Powerwall 2: 6 Key Differences

How To Reduce Your Florida Power & Light Bill This Summer

What Is the APS Interconnection Process?

Can Solar Panels Survive Nevada’s Hail Storms?

Solar PPA vs. Leasing vs. Buying: What’s Best for You?

APS Utility Rates in Arizona To Increase up to 15%

Is Solar Worth It in Tampa?

Do Solar Panels Affect Your Home’s Resale Value in Arizona?

7 Questions To Ask Your Solar Installer in Nevada

What You Should Know Before Installing Solar Panels

Tesla PW3 & Panasonic EVERVOLT: Which is Right for You?

Which Solar Panels Are Right For Reno Homeowners?

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