There are many benefits of solar panels that homeowners know about — they lower your energy bill, reduce your carbon footprint and can even earn you a healthy tax credit. But did you know going solar also increases the value of your home? A 2019 report from Zillow indicated that properties with rooftop solar installations … Read more
There are plenty of reasons to consider solar panels. The climate crisis is urgent as ever, the cost of solar is the lowest it has ever been, and the financial incentives for installing panels are only growing. But solar panels are still quite expensive. If you hope to see the most financial benefit from a … Read more
Thinking about going solar for your home? There’s a lot to be excited about — being more energy-efficient, reducing your carbon footprint and potentially shaving a few dollars off your power bill each month. But something that’s not so exciting? The price tag. While prices have dropped dramatically over the last decade, a rooftop solar … Read more
GARDNER, Kansas − Donna Knoche made her way up to the podium at the Johnson County Commission hearing on June 6, 2022, her new yellow shirt crisp and her voice steady. It wasn’t something she’d ever thought she’d have to do in her 93 years in the place her grandfather first homesteaded in the 1860s. … Read more
Solar panels have become ubiquitous in recent years. Small photovoltaic cells are built in the back of phone chargers and cases; portable panels are sold for cars, trailers and even backpacks. With so much plug-and-play solar energy around, it’s fair to wonder how easy it is to take a do-it-yourself approach to putting a larger … Read more
Solar isn’t a one-size-fits-all purchase, so you’re going to have vastly different price tags between solar projects. Because solar panels are such a site-dependent purchase, it’s hard to pinpoint an exact cost without doing an on-site inspection of your home. One thing we do know is that going solar, no matter where you are, is … Read more
The Biden Administration’s green industrial policy was put to the test last year. Even with the support of subsidies and tariffs, U.S. solar manufacturers struggled to compete with the flood of cheap solar panels pouring out of China into the global market. While some argue that the U.S. should loosen restrictions on cheap Chinese solar … Read more
6.2 Sunrun Solar Like Choice of batteries Tons of experience Excellent warranties for leases Don’t like Warranties for purchase could be stronger No price match guarantee When it comes to residential solar, one company installs more solar panels than anyone else. In 2022, Sunrun serviced 12.5% of the residential solar market, according to a Wood … Read more
You can zero out your energy bill and even receive credits for future months relatively quickly by installing a solar panel system on your home. That’s the appeal of solar to many people, but a web of upfront installation costs, tax credits, incentives and other considerations can make the decision to go solar feel pretty … Read more
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