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Many incentives and rebate programs are currently being offered to promote the implementation and adoption of clean and renewable energy with solar power. But to take advantage of these great programs, you’ll need to understand a little bit about what they are, how they work, and how you can qualify for them.

As solar becomes more common, more competitive, and more affordable for customers, the process of selecting a qualified solar installer who is right for you can be difficult. This eBook offers four general guidelines for reviewing solar estimates that should help you find the right partner for your project.

Solar can be one of the easiest and wisest improvements you can make for your home or business, offering you a virtual lock on your energy costs. But many people believe that it’s not an affordable option for them.

One of the common questions that many people have when considering adding solar panels to their property is; “What do I need to do to prepare my home?”

If you’ve got home solar, you already understand its advantages for you and your home. But what about when it comes time to sell your home?

There’s no doubt about it: setting up a solar power system, whether it’s going to be running in a residential or a commercial setting, is a serious investment.

Solar can offer big benefits—to your pocketbook and to the planet. But is it right for you? And if it is, how do you choose the best provider/installer and tailor the system to your home and your energy needs? Here are some tips for making the power of the sun work for you.

While studies show that the majority of Americans favor clean, renewable energy, including solar, old-paradigm energy interests, like the coal and fossil-fuel lobbies, are working to reverse the progress many states have made toward increasing the share of renewables in their energy tool kits.

Enter the solar advocates: people who know that solar can work for everyone and are willing to share their knowledge. People who take the growing movement for solar energy to their elected representatives, letting them know just how important it is for America’s future.

From rooftop receivers to multimillion-panel arrays, solar power is changing the way everyone from private citizens to national leaders to international organizations think about power generation. And the researchers and engineers expanding and improving solar are coming up with ingenious answers to the questions it poses.

The boom in solar energy for homes, offices and industrial uses also means an increase in the creation of jobs all over the world and close to home. In addition to its environmental and energy cost-saving benefits, solar power also brings economic-boosting power on the local, regional and national level.