Aside from saving money on your annual electricity bills or reducing your carbon footprint, one of the best aspects about a solar panel system is that it increases the value of your home. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for every $1 in utility bills you save each year, your property [...]
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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 [...]
Electric vehicles are here, folks. 2010 is the year that many major automakers start rolling out the much anticipated EVs that will help save us from global warming and future disasters like the one unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico. Yet, some critics note that electric vehicles are not entirely green when users tap into [...]
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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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Want to install solar panels on your house? Its easier than ever – especially when you can find a range of home solar panels from Costco. The major warehouse store carries a variety of household solar panel products to fit your individual needs. From RV (recreational vehicle) and marine solar panels to solar battery trickle [...]
If you’ve ever wondered whether you could live off solar power 100%, perhaps you’d like to read about someone who is already doing so. In Corvallis, Oregon, about two hours south of Portland, Jonathan Carroll has outfitted his home with solar panels that generate four times his personal electricity demand. And we are not talking [...]
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