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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.

Many people choose solar in the first place because—along with helping create a cleaner environment—they’re aiming to cut their monthly expenditures for energy, and with solar you can significantly reduce or even eliminate your electric bill.

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.

Americans by and large are pro-renewables, but many people resist going solar out of concern that it’s simply beyond them; too technical to fully grasp, too complex, and too time-consuming to master. Here's a list of a few things you can do right now to dispel those rumors and help spread the adoption of solar energy!

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.

Although it might seem complicated, there’s not much you need to do to ensure your solar panels are in tip-top shape! Here are a few things you probably should know when it comes to your solar panels.

Your solar panels are much more than a local  investment. Of course it’s an affordable, clean source of renewable energy. But what you might not know is that solar power is also an economic jobs engine—in fact, it’s the top energy job producer in the United States.

The popularity of solar energy has seen an incredibly steep incline within the past few years.  Innovations in technology, falling hardware prices, and a cultural shift towards a sustainable lifestyle has opened up options for many consumers across the country.

Energy vampires and zombies are appliances in your home that use electricity even when turned “off” or in standby mode. These culprits syphon off more energy than you're probably aware of, cost your wallet heftily over time.

If you’ve been looking for ways to make a difference, installing solar energy can help you use fewer finite resources—and save on energy costs, too.

You hear a lot about energy independence these days, particularly when the conversation of renewable energy is brought up.