News Archive for 2018
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Community Solar: An Alternative to Owning or Leasing Residential Solar Energy Systems
May 12, 2018
When consumers think about residential solar, they often think about owning or leasing. There is another alternative that may not be as well-known: community solar.
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North Carolina Readies for Home Solar Boom With new Duke Energy Rebate Program
May 04, 2018
North Carolina homeowners and renters get new incentives and options for going solar now that Duke Energy’s $62 million incentive package received final approval.
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What is Community Solar?
April 27, 2018
This article explains what community solar is, where it's available and what its advantages and drawbacks are, with input from leading community solar organizations.
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Are solar panels worth it in Hartford, Connecticut?
April 26, 2018
Hartford has an annual average of 82 sunny days per year and 108 partly sunny days. Though it's a bit cloudy, it is still great for solar. There are great federal incentives and Eversource's net metering scheme.
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Tesla cost table: Tesla Model 3 price, model x price and model S price for each battery option
April 25, 2018
Price table for Tesla cars showing the Tesla model 3 price, the Tesla model S price and the Tesla model X price for each of the battery options
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Finding the Best Silicon Solar Panels in the USA In Light of New Import Tariff
April 22, 2018
Solar manufacturers worldwide have learned to be adaptable given the intense competition and fluid, at times rapidly shifting, PV market and industry conditions in and among different regional and national markets.
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Shout it from the rooftop: Elon Musk goes solar in a big way
April 21, 2018
Tesla began taking orders for its Solar Roof in the spring of 2017 and installations began in 2018 to the delight of many. Tesla says its Solar Roof prices out at $21.85 per square foot.
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The Federal Investment Tax Credit: How Should It Influence Your Buying Decision?
April 12, 2018
The ITC is a federal tax credit that reduces the tax liability for individuals and companies by 30% of the value of their solar investment. Who claims the credit differs, depending on whether the customer is residential or commercial.
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How long do lithium ion batteries last?
April 11, 2018
Lithium-ion batteries aren’t just powering your cell phone and laptop anymore, they’ve gotten bigger and more powerful and now they’re powering cars, homes, and even the electric grid. They’re becoming increasingly less expensive and the technology b...
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How many square feet of roof space is needed for solar panels
April 10, 2018
On average, the typical homeowner in the United States will need to install 28 to 34 solar panels, but again, this depends on the rating of the panels. Remember, it is best to optimize the sun’s light. Although it’s okay to install solar panels in an...
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Are Solar Panels Worth it in Oakland?
April 05, 2018
In the end, there are many options to use solar energy at your home. There is the federal tax credit of up to 30 percent for a system you own. There are also solar loans to help you own a system with no money down and solar leases and PPAs, which giv...
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Are solar panels worth it in Los Angeles?
April 02, 2018
Los Angeles is a sun-drenched city of nearly 4 million. Because of its abundant sunshine, incentives, and other variables, the City of Angels has routinely been one of the best communities in the United States to install residential solar energy syst...
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