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The end of July in Colorado was rife with news and meetings regarding the future of the state’s rooftop solar industry. Utility company Xcel Energy has issued a challenge to the state’s key financial incentive when it comes to rooftop solar installations. The idea of net metering on homes that install solar paneling is an important part of the state’s initiative to get residents to invest in solar power. Net metering allocates a credit for every kilowatt-hour that

In the world of solar energy, there are a lot of intricacies and details that consumers have to factor in before they invest in a new panel system for themselves, and there are a number of important considerations to be made when considering the installation of your own solar electric panels. One phrase thrown around a lot is Power Purchase Agreement, or PPA. Despite the complicated and overly technical name, it’s actually simpler than it sounds. Here

On this blog we talk a lot about the advancements and developments of solar energy and how municipalities across the country are putting this technology to use. With structural, installation and integration innovations happening everyday, now is the best time to implement solar power into your residential or commercial residence. But even with all of these upgrades and updates, many people don’t know why solar energy is important, or how it stands to become increasingly beneficial in

Escalating costs of oil and natural gas make developing energy efficiency at a national level relatively difficult. In many homes, people are electing to install exterior solar displays as a way to counterbalance their energy costs. With solar energy, homeowners use less unsustainable resources and lower their carbon footprint. It is important to understand that how solar panels work is directly related to the effectiveness of their installation. First thing’s first, if you are electing to install solar electric panels into

Summer is the perfect time for home improvements and renovations. But rather than going for aesthetic improvements, many homeowners are opting for projects that will improve home energy-efficiency and lessen their utility bills. Here are a few ideas for household alterations that you can employ for increased home energy efficiency: Bulbs – A super simple and small part of home improvement is switching from conventional to LED light bulbs. This is also a relatively inexpensive switch