News Category: Solar 101
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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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Massachusetts' SMART Solar Incentive Program Stands Out, Lives Up to its Acronym
March 25, 2018
Befitting its acronym, the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program has been hailed as one of the smartest solar incentive programs in the nation. Why, and how so? We zoom in and take a brief, yet close, look at Massachusetts SMART in thi...
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What is a megawatt MW, megawatt hour MWh, kilowatt kW and kilowatt hour kWh?
March 24, 2018
It is a measure of how much electrical energy there is in a circuit and how much electrical work can be done by that circuit.
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How Valuable is a Residential Solar Energy System in Boston, Massachusetts?
March 21, 2018
Several key factors are fueling the growth of residential solar energy in Boston and Massachusetts. Comparatively high energy bills and a strong suite of state solar incentives figure in at the top of the list. In addition, a Boston residential solar...
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Is the Tesla Powerwall home battery worth it with the new time-based controls?
March 12, 2018
When all is said and done Powerwall 2 is hands down the best solar battery and energy storage solution available in the US market in 2018. But does this make it a good investment?
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Will congress extend the 30% solar tax credit beyond 2020?
March 10, 2018
The solar tax credit certainly gives a powerful incentive to install solar power for your home. But it still represents a significant up-front investment. If you are a cost-conscious consumer, this may well give you pause.
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Are solar panels worth it in San Francisco in 2018?
March 07, 2018
Yes, they are. This is unequivocal. You might as well frame the question differently and ask, “Do you enjoy saving money while saving the planet?” It’s practically a rhetorical question.
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How much do solar panels cost in San Francisco in 2018?
March 06, 2018
Solar panels are becoming more affordable than ever. San Francisco has a generous incentive for solar. The GoSolarSF program offers money back per kilowatt of energy. For 2018, this rebate starts at $300 per kilowatt.
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What is an SREC and what are SREC prices in each state
February 01, 2018
Well-designed SREC markets can serve solar homeowners well and are effective at encouraging solar development.
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Find out what a likely monthly solar loan payment would be for your home
January 29, 2018
American home and residential property owners are increasingly taking out loans to have a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system installed as opposed to turning to third-party owners (TPO) providing residential solar leases or power purchase agreement...