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The Top States for Solar Energy
Until the last decade, using solar energy to power a home’s electric components felt like a far-fetched pipe dream reserved for only the most elite. But in recent years, prices have dropped and solar panel installations have become widely accessible, even normalized. Wondering which are the top states for solar? We dug deep to find…
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10 Factors to Consider Before Installing Solar Panels
Whether you’re looking to minimize your carbon footprint, bring down energy bill expenses or increase your home’s ROI, homeowners everywhere are considering the benefits that come with making the switch to solar energy. Still, the process can be daunting and, at times, costly. Modernize interviewed Sunrun to help breakdown the questions and factors that need…
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Safely Begin Your Solar Project Today
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on our daily lives and routines. Self-distancing and shelter-in-place measures, nationwide, have elevated the importance of feeling comfortable, secure, and safe within our homes. Many homeowners are turning to home improvement projects and renovations as a respite during this challenging time. Hardware stores are seeing an increase in demand,…
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Buying or Leasing: Finance Your Solar Home Improvement Project
“Buying your solar electric system outright is best,” advises Consumer Reports. “Most systems pay for themselves in five to seven years.” Unfortunately, that’s simply not feasible for most people and they must consider financing their solar home improvement project. More realistically, you will have to finance whatever way you choose to power your home through…
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How Many Watts Do You Need to Run the Average Home and Appliances?
Whether you’re thinking of going off grid, or just want to get a sense of your energy use before purchasing a grid-connected solar energy system, learning about the energy consumption of various appliances and features in your home is not a bad idea. Knowing your numbers helps you evaluate your home’s actual energy profile —…
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The Top 10 States for Residential Solar Installations in the US, Ranked
Solar is booming across the country — and it’s not slowing down. The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2025, marking the fifth straight year that solar led all energy sources for new capacity added to the grid, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. That’s a…
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New York: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
In early 2019, New York state governor Andre Cuomo unveiled an ambitious plan to push the state into new clean energy heights, aiming to become completely carbon-neutral by 2040. “This plan can bring massive economic and environmental benefits to communities throughout the state, spurring many new, well-paying jobs and cleaner air,” said Sean Gallagher, vice…
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Utah: A Guide to Residential Solar Energy
Almost out of nowhere, Utah has become one of the country’s leading states for solar energy. Jumping up on national rankings for its solar panel installations and output, an April 2019 report from Environment America Research & Policy Center lauded the city’s explosive growth in the solar sector. “In addition to the national rankings, the…