News Category: Solar energy
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Who has the best solar leads in 2019?
January 26, 2019
A guide to the various sources of organic solar leads in the US market in 2018. This article explains who is generating the best leads, how much they are charging for leads in each state and what you can expect in terms of conversion rates.
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Do you want fries with that…..should you add solar batteries when buying solar?
January 23, 2019
For rooftop solar system owners using solar batteries to free ourselves from the utility company sounds like heaven but is it a smart investment to add solar batteries to your home solar power system when net metering does the same job economically?
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How hot do solar panels get and how does it affect my system?
January 22, 2019
Worried your solar panels will overheat and lose efficiency? Learn the optimum temperature for panels & what happens when the temperature rises.
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All the solar incentives and solar rebates for buying solar panels in Florida in 2020
January 16, 2019
Customers of FPL, Duke Energy, TECO & other Florida utilities can get big incentives & rebates for solar energy. These include net metering, property tax exemption & sales tax exemption. All that plus the 26% Federal Income Tax Credit (ITC)...
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Understand your power bill...and save money on it
January 14, 2019
All the key info you need to know about your electricity bill. Learn what’s making your bill so high, and the different strategies you can use to reduce it.
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Should I buy Costco solar panels? The pros and cons to the Costco–Sunrun partnership
January 10, 2019
The tie-up offers benefits like Costco cash and an extended warranty. But is it the best deal you can get? And what about Sunrun batteries and loans? We take a look.
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What are solar PACE loans and am I eligible for PACE funding?
January 09, 2019
Can I use PACE loans to fund my solar system? Are there any PACE solar programs in my city?
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Solar pergolas, solar gazebos and solar patio covers: interesting alternatives to roof-mounted solar panels
January 01, 2019
These are dual-use structures that produce solar energy while also providing shade for your patio or backyard. We’ll explore what they’re for—and if they’re better than solar panels.
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What is the best electric car available – and will it save you money?
December 31, 2018
Choose the EV for you by decided between quality & range vs affordability. Also see available incentives by state, & how charging compares to fuel costs.
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How much do FPL net metering rates pay for excess solar power exported to the grid?
December 30, 2018
FPL offers a net metering rate valued at the rate you would pay for your next kWh. Credit rolls over each month; annual surplus credit is rolled over into January of the next year as a cash credit.
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An expert review of Renogy solar panels
December 20, 2018
Everything you need to know about Renogy solar panels: what they can power, what comes with the kit, cost of installation, how the warranty compares if they’re good for DIY, and what the negatives are.
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Don’t sign a Tesla SolarCity solar panels lease or quote until you read this
December 19, 2018
Leasing solar panels for your home might seem like the easiest option. But it will probably cost more than you think. Here’s what solar leasing, purchase-power agreements and escalator clauses really mean.
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