Stephanie on August 18th, 2010

Should you switch to solar power?  There are many factors that go into making that decision.  Now, you can ask solar experts in person and find out if solar is right for you. If you live in California, why not take advantage of several free community solar events over the next few weeks?  HelioPower, a [...]

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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 May 26th, 2010

Everyone loves to hate mega-retailer Wal-Mart, but perhaps there is some truth to its “Save Money. Live Better.” slogan. The Wal-Mart Foundation recently announced that it is donating $1.2 million to the National Energy Education Development Project to help schools install solar panels in 5 U.S. cities.  Not only will the solar panels on the [...]

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Stephanie on April 30th, 2010

There’s a new push for solar on the White House.  More than thirty years after President Carter installed 32 solar panels on the roof of the White House (which were subsequently removed when Reagan was elected in 1980), many are wondering why a progressive, energy-conscious President like Obama has not re-instated solar power at 1600 [...]

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Stephanie on April 12th, 2010

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 [...]

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Stephanie on February 23rd, 2010

Group discounts for solar panels?  That’s the theory behind the organization called One Block of the Grid, or 1BOG. For people wishing to install solar panels on their home or small business, there is power in numbers.  If a solar company can sell 5 solar power systems, instead of just 1, its a good deal [...]

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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 October 21st, 2009

So many people would like to convert to solar power, yet they are concerned about the upfront cost.  Government is listening, offering generous tax rebates and incentives, but still, it could take more than ten years for your return on investment.  So what else can you do? Instead of purchasing, you can lease solar panels!  [...]

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Stephanie on August 13th, 2009

Solar panels for your home are a great investment to make, both to help lower electricity costs and improve the value of your residence.  Did you also know that its a great time to install solar panels, given the significant tax credits and rebates currently being offered? Whether you want to build your own DIY [...]

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Stephanie on August 9th, 2009

Did you know you can save money with solar power?  Its a common misconception that solar is prohibitively expensive.  Quite the opposite is true.  With today’s government incentives for renewable energy, it only makes sense to install solar panels to guard against future rate increases and also enjoy a dramatic drop in your monthly utility [...]

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