Solar Education
What Happens With Your Electric Bill After You Go Solar?
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…
Read MoreDoes Solar Really Increase Energy Costs for Others?
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…
Read More7 Common Massachusetts Solar Battery Questions Answered
More and more Massachusetts homeowners are discovering the benefits of adding solar battery storage to the solar panels at their home. Whether you already have solar panels on your roof and want to maximize your solar energy savings or you’re thinking about going solar and want to make sure you get the most out of…
Read MoreMicroinverters vs. Central Inverters: What’s Best?
What are inverters? Solar panels convert light to electrical direct current (DC) energy. However, the electrical power in your house is alternating current (AC). Inverters transform the energy that your solar panels collect into energy you can use in your home. What is the difference between central or string inverters and microinverters? Central (or string)…
Read More5 Reasons to Go Solar in 2021, from South Shore to Cape Cod
Looking back on 2020… it was certainly a year when… well, it was a time for real reflection and… Ah, who are we kidding, who isn’t looking forward to leaving 2020 behind us and getting a fresh start in 2021? You might have a whole laundry list of goals you’d like to accomplish in the…
Read MoreSolar Return on Investment: A Five Year Review
Solar return on investment Our customers Dennis and June Smith celebrated 5 years since their solar installation on October 19th. They recently emailed us to share that “everything has worked out just as you had planned” and to share a report detailing their solar return on investment. The Smiths kept meticulous records detailing the financials…
Read MoreSeasonal Solar Energy Production: Fall Equinox
Fall Equinox marks the beginning of autumn, when days get shorter and the sun moves south in the sky. Don’t be surprised if you see a dip in your seasonal solar energy production this season – it’s perfectly normal. Prepare to use net metering credits The earlier the sun sets, the more energy we use…
Read MoreSelling A Home With Solar Panels: A Guide to Increase Your Sales Price
Selling a home with solar panels can result in significant financial benefits. After all, solar panels raise a home’s value by 4.1% on average, according to Money. However, the onus is on the seller and seller’s real estate agent to illustrate solar’s financial benefits to the buyer. With that in mind, we’ve created this guide…
Read MoreHow Do SMART Solar Incentives Work?
If you’re a Massachusetts homeowner who has been looking into residential solar panel installation for your home, or a business owner interested in using commercial solar to reduce your operating costs, you may have heard about a particular solar incentive program called SMART. What is the MA SMART solar program, and how can you use…
Read MoreSolar Loans: Everything You Need to Know
Solar loans can make residential solar installation more financially accessible, especially in unpredictable economic times. Owning your system outright will reap you the greatest return on investment, but if the up-front cash outlay is burdensome, loans help provide affordable solar options. Why use a solar loan instead of leasing your solar array? Solar loans allow…
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