falmouth solar home install

The Department of Energy states that solar is the fastest growing and most affordable source of new energy in America. However, it is a common misconception that solar just doesn’t work on Cape Cod and The Islands because of the varying climate. In actuality, there are an average of 200 sunny days a year here,…

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Hamilton Landscaping Pocasset MA Commercial Solar Installation MGE

Upgrading to solar energy lowers electricity bills and helps power your house with clean, renewable energy for decades to come. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are often installed on a Massachusetts home’s roof, and because they’ll stay there for many years, it’s important to consider the condition of your roof before residential solar installation. If you’re…

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solar panels atop commercial building

Adding solar energy to your Cape Cod or Southeastern MA business is good for the environment, helping your company reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions while using electricity from a clean, renewable source: the sun. “Going green” isn’t the only benefit of commercial solar installation, however—the energy savings alone make it worthwhile for…

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house with solar panels on roof

Home electrification—or the process of avoiding or replacing appliances and systems that run on fossil fuels with those that run on electricity—is catching on across the country. As we race to meet ambitious goals to slow the rate of climate change, Massachusetts homeowners are doing their part by upgrading their homes to be more environmentally…

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solar panels on roof of house surrounded by trees

With inflation showing no signs of slowing down as the summer starts, it’s no surprise that Massachusetts homeowners are looking for ways to cut spending. If you own an electric vehicle (EV), you’re likely breathing a small sigh of relief that you aren’t at the mercy of the gas pump like your friends and neighbors,…

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Buying or Leasing Solar Panels: What's Best?

Ever heard of solar referral companies? Odds are, you might have stumbled upon a solar lead company’s website already and not even realized it! These sites can seem enticing, but as a homeowner looking to find the right, high-quality solar contractor to install residential solar panels, there are some things you should know about how…

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My Generation Energy solar installation team

Installing solar photovoltaic panels on your Cape Cod or Greater Boston area home can help you dramatically reduce your energy bills, lower your home’s carbon footprint, and embrace clean energy consumption that’s better for the environment! But solar energy systems aren’t one-size-fits-all —there are a few different types of solar panel set-ups and configurations. Today…

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solar panel snow clips

One of the major benefits of solar panels installation is how well-made they are and how little maintenance they require. Solar panels—especially the industry-leading panels chosen by My Generation Energy for installation on Cape Cod homes—are constructed to withstand most major weather events and other normal occurrences that a Massachusetts homeowner might encounter. There are…

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Example Eversource Utility Bill with Solar Production

Installing solar panels on your Massachusetts home or business will dramatically lower your energy bills moving forward. But how exactly does it all work with your utility company? Here are a few of the most common questions we’re asked, including how quickly solar panels can be operational after the installation as well as how solar…

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does solar increase costs for other energy users?

If you’ve ever read about renewable energy on your local online message board, you’ve probably heard the claim that solar increases electricity costs for everyone else. The utilities’ trade association even ran a controversial television advertisement in which an actor stated, “I shouldn’t have to pay for my neighbor’s solar.” So – does solar increase…

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