With the emphasis on saving our planet, it’s important to look at solar energy and the environment. From the recent past and continuing now, solar energy (one of the renewable energy sources) has become more and more popular with the general public. This type of energy has been investigated by the federal government for quite read more..
Please keep in mind as you read this post about the solar system tax credit, the information contained in it is based on the best information available. You will want to consult your tax professional before claiming this credit. The use of solar energy in this country continues to grow. Renewable energy sources are being read more..
There are a number of challenges for solar systems to overcome if the energy source is to be fully used. Even though the popularity of solar systems has increased over the past few years, it still supplies only about 5% of the energy needs in the U.S. In order for them to achieve their potential read more..
Making the decision to use the power of the sun is a smart business move because of the commercial savings with solar systems. Not only are there monthly savings on utility bills, there are also solar incentives that can decrease the initial investment and an increase in property values much of the time. These commercial read more..
In spite of the fact that alternate energy has been used more and more in recent years, there are still solar system myths that hang on. Where these myths come from and what keeps them going aren’t known. But clearing up these myths may help people understand better the benefits of going solar. One of read more..
A commonly asked question regarding the use of solar power is along these lines: How effective are solar systems and winter? Many people are under the mistaken belief that solar systems don’t work well in the winter because of the cold temperatures. In fact, solar systems and winter are very compatible. Solar systems work better read more..
Depending on how old your system is, it may be time to upgrade your solar system. With solar equipment getting less expensive all the time, this could be a good time to upgrade. Cheaper equipment means less expensive kilowatts also. Once you decide to upgrade your solar system, there are some things you need to read more..
You have your system installed, now what do you do about solar system maintenance? Just like any system made up of working pieces, your solar system requires periodic maintenance to make sure it works efficiently. Ideally, solar system maintenance will be scheduled on a regular basis, just like your automobile maintenance. Unfortunately, with your system read more..
You’ve finally done it. Decided to build a new home or remodel your existing one, and you want it to have a renewable energy system. Congratulations! You’ve taken a first big step in doing your part to treat our planet better. Now you need to decide what you’re going to do to make your home read more..
Knowing money is available to help pay for your changeover from typical sources of power for your home to renewable solar energy is only the first step. There are several things you need to keep in mind if you plan to apply for one of the solar power grants available. First, it is important for you read more..
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