Stephanie on June 17th, 2010

Many people are scared off from installing solar panels due to the cost.  However, there are several important things to keep in mind when budgeting the actual cost. First, there are a number of different ways that you can use to finance solar panels.  Whether you enter into a solar power lease, or use a [...]

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Stephanie on April 14th, 2010

After writing this solar blog for the past several years, I get many of the same questions from readers.  You might be wondering about these issues yourself.  So, without further adieu, let’s go over the 5 most frequently asked questions about solar power. 1.    How much do solar panels cost? The answer to this question [...]

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Stephanie on January 8th, 2010

Its the first question most people ask when considering renewable energy: “what do solar panels cost?”  These five simple words do not necessarily lead to a straightforward answer. In short…. it depends. There are a number of things that affect the cost of solar panels, from energy requirements to the type of system you are [...]

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Stephanie on September 26th, 2009

This post follows up on the first one in a series that was entitled “Solar Power Incentives in Oregon.”  Washington State, to the north, also boasts a number of generous tax and other incentives to encourage investment in solar power.  We’ll review each of them here, including links and information needed to go solar. With [...]

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Stephanie on August 27th, 2009

What a difference a year makes!  Solar panels are up to 50% more affordable now than they were 12 months ago. Add to that price differential the generous government incentives and tax rebates, and people are finally thinking that it may make sense to go solar. How would it feel to have free electricity each [...]

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