research and planning What Are the Best Solar Panels for Colder Climates? Live in a climate with cold winters? Then you might think that solar is out of your reach—after all, it works best in the sun right? Well, not necessarily. Research...
maintenance and care Issues that May Arise with a Solar Hot Water Heater and How to Address Them Once you saw the savings from your solar hot water heater, you started singing its praises from the rooftop. But like any appliance, your system needs a little regular TLC...
installation Do Solar Contractors Cover Damages to a Roof During Installation? One thing’s for sure, a lot of people are catching solar fever. Experts predict that residential installations will multiply exponentially from 16.0 GW in 2016 to 121.2 GW in 2025....
research and planning What Is a Cool Roof Coating and Is it Right for My Home? Everyone has that one room in their home that’s always too warm in the middle of the afternoon. Maybe it has a lot of windows, or perhaps it’s located in...
cost and budgeting The Pros and Cons of Buying Out a PPA for Solar Price of solar energy systems got you down? A power purchase agreement—otherwise known as a PPA—offers a powerful alternative to afford solar equipment. In these arrangements, homeowners allow a third...
research and planning Do Smart Vents Really Work? You’ve heard of smart thermostats. So why not a smart air vent, too? While that might seem like overkill (after all, who really ever touches their air vents?), smart vent...
maintenance and care What Should I Turn the Thermostat to During the Day? What’s the ideal temperature to set your thermostat to during the day? Like many homeowners, you might often wonder about just how high or low you need to set your...
research and planning DIY Home Energy Audit Want to know where you can save energy in your home but don’t want to hire an energy auditing company? You can save money and a simple home energy audit yourself....
