Powering Your Future

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need For 1,000 kWh Per Month?

May 4, 2021 8:43:36 AM / by Elise Vue

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Roof solar install is becoming more affordable, efficient, and popular. One aspect that makes this form of power more attractive is power companies are being required to buy your excess power through net metering laws. This law enforces that power companies give you credit during off-hours when solar power is not available for excess power created during sunlight hours. 

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Energy: Why You Need to Start Today

Apr 15, 2021 1:02:23 PM / by Elise Vue posted in solar advantages

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The world is changing, and so are the ways we get our energy. Fossil fuels aren't sustainable anymore. There are a lot of reasons why it's time to start using solar power more than ever before - not just because it benefits the environment, but also because it can save you money! Our blog today will explore some of the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, as well as how to make this big decision for your home or business.

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How to Calculate How Many Solar Panels are Needed for Your Home

Apr 2, 2021 9:44:47 AM / by Elise Vue posted in solar panels, Rooftop solar, how much solar do I need, home solar

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The first step in calculating how many solar panels you will need for your home is to determine what your end-goal is in using these panels. People use them for different reasons, including reducing their carbon footprint, maximizing their  ROI (return on investment,) or saving money. For many people, it is a combination of these reasons. 

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Which energy company is best for solar?

Mar 30, 2021 1:31:34 PM / by Elise Vue posted in solar panels, Rooftop solar, solar company, home solar

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You're now ready to move forward with solar and battery, and you have the hardest question of all: 'How do I choose a solar company?'

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How Many Solar Panels are Needed to Power an Average House?

Mar 17, 2021 7:31:27 PM / by Elise Vue posted in solar, energy savings, solar company, solar panel calculator, how much solar do I need, power outage

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Solar panels are an excellent means of offsetting your energy costs. These panels can also reduce your environmental impact and provide you with numerous other benefits, such as contributing to energy independence. If you are looking to power your home with solar panels, you will need to know how many panels it takes to power an average house. 

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What we can learn from the Texas power outage

Feb 17, 2021 11:43:49 AM / by Elise Vue posted in renewable energy, power outage, electrical grid, energyinnovation

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Power system operators are supposed to anticipate strain on the grid during winter months and yet in Texas things didn't go as they should have, prompting blackouts. What went wrong and are there any similarities between events in Texas and the California blackouts from last summer?

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Do you really save money with solar panels and batteries?

Feb 16, 2021 5:56:51 PM / by Elise Vue

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Often times homeowners who are in the market for solar and battery ask the following questions:

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Solar Panel Cost Calculator in Seconds!

Feb 15, 2021 5:28:48 PM / by Elise Vue posted in solar company, solar calculator, solar panel calculator, how much solar do I need, home solar

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For the first time ever, energy is now an integral part of our lifestyles, embedded in the fabric of our well-being and lifestyles. To have power outages almost feels archaic. This means no access to electricity, our digital networks, family and friends, or even work. And in some cases, water.

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Benefits of Solar Energy to the Environment

Feb 11, 2021 7:05:03 PM / by Elise Vue posted in solar, solar panels, energy savings, Rooftop solar, solar benefits, solar advantages, solar company

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Solar Energy Benefits

How does solar energy help the environment? Although not visible to the naked eye, renewable energy’s advantages and positive impact are endless. 

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Can solar panels really save you money?

Feb 1, 2021 9:25:31 PM / by Elise Vue

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We’re all far too familiar with bills stacking up and costing more and more each year. One of the most unpredictable monthly charges homeowners face is an electric bill. Utilities are constantly changing base charges, “peak rates,” and even how much power you can use. Homeowners in Northern California are even more painfully aware of the fragility of our electric grid. The demand for electricity is too high for our poorly-maintained grid, and this has resulted in more frequent blackouts and power shutdowns from PG&E. Fire season heightens the need for safe power shutdowns, and we’re now seeing that fire season is becoming longer and more dangerous as years go on.

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