Most of us have a general idea of how solar works, but what is the actual process for sunlight to be converted into usable electricity? Here’s a brief review of that process.

Your business’s energy consumption will often look like a series of peaks and valleys throughout the day. In the energy industry, leveling out these peaks to reduce the amount of energy purchased from the utility company is referred to as peak shaving.

More and more people and businesses are choosing to go solar, but if you’re in the process of considering solar, there are few things you should know before you make your final decision.

According to most solar installers, a solar panel’s current estimated lifespan is 35–40 years, which falls in line with the lifespan of most premium residential roofing materials.

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A forecast for growth

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released their energy forecast for 2021, and things are looking up for renewable energy, solar in particular, for the coming years. With an increased commitment to renewable energy, incentives on both the state and federal level, along with falling technology costs, renewable energy sources are poised to provide robust competition for natural gas as the key provider of electricity in the U.S.

On-demand electricity is one of the most common reasons that homeowners cite when asked why they are considering going solar.

Renewable energy was put front-and-center during the 2020 election as both energy and infrastructure became hot topics both on a national and state level. So what does the future hold for solar energy incentives?

The 2020 election resulted in a change in administration and likely a completely different approach to environmental issues, energy policy, and job creation than that of the previous administration. In this ebook, we take a quick look at what has happened, the changes we see happening in the coming months and years, and the impact of those changes on solar.

Green-friendly energy programs such as wind and solar have become a political hot button in recent years, placing public policy and programs like Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) under attack by those who claim they’re bad for business. The reality is that an RPS is a powerful economic driver that can stimulate a local economy through job creation and reduced operating costs for many companies.