Solar power is now the cheapest energy in history, according to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2020.  The technology has gotten more efficient while becoming less costly. Tax credits and other solar power incentives offered through the government and utilities bring down the price of solar even further.

As more states begin to implement Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards (RPS) and establish carve-outs for wind and solar production, the question arises; which source of renewable energy production is best? Although both offer significant benefits, there are some key factors to consider before crowning one king.

Residents of the Badger State pride themselves on their self-reliance, and to more and more property owners that also means trying to achieve as much energy independence as possible. Wisconsin solar installers have been working hard to help them reach their goals - including All Energy Solar. 

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin utilities' statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program. It’s funded by the state's energy utilities and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities.

You can go green with a bonus if your utility provider is Xcel Energy. Solar*Rewards provides incentives for customers who install solar power systems and connect them to the grid to sell excess energy to the utility. Through the Xcel Energy Solar Rewards program, payments are extended to the owner of a solar power system in exchange for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for the energy produced by the solar system.

There are many great reasons to consider solar, from investing in renewable energy to owning an independent source of power. Installing solar power is more affordable than ever, and due to an extension of the federal solar tax incentive, you can get a credit that covers 26 percent of the cost of your solar installation.

As consumer and market demands for clean energy sources and greater energy independence grows, many states are putting Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) into place, which will reshape the energy landscape for years to come. So what is an RPS, and why should you care?

With solar energy only accounting for roughly two percent of the world’s electricity, it would be fair to assume that big utility companies have nothing to worry about. But you might be surprised to find out that isn’t the case.

It’s the end of what’s proved to be an unusual year and the beginning of what we all hope will be better times to come in 2021. On this New Year’s Eve, tis the season for looking back at what’s happened and what we’ve been talking about for the last 12 months. With that in mind, we’ve put together our top five most popular solar power blog posts for the year, as well as some other highlights worth your consideration.