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Charging Electric Vehicles

Charging Electric Vehicles

If you drive an electric vehicle (EV) or want to buy one, you’ll clearly be charging that car at home.  Nothing special here, the power for at-home charging stations come from the same electrical grid as an ordinary household appliance, just on a much larger scale. ...
Comp and Frame

Comp and Frame

Have you seen it?  Driving around your neighborhood and you notice something looks different about that newest solar system installation.  It takes a minute, but then you realize the panels are not 6 inches off the roof like every other house but appear to be part of...
What is Time of Use Pricing?

What is Time of Use Pricing?

Overview Time-of-use pricing is exactly what it sounds like—the utility charges you more depending when the electricity is used in your home. Time-of-use (TOU) is a rate plan in which charges vary depending on the time of day, season, and day type (weekday, weekend,...
Do I need a new roof?

Do I need a new roof?

Congratulations, you’ve made the well-educated choice to add solar to your home. The next decision is equally important; do I need a new roof? If you choose another installer, this may not even come up in the conversation as they want to get solar on your roof as fast...
Paying for Solar

Paying for Solar

Choosing to install a residential solar system may appear like an overwhelmingly expensive upgrade. However, the benefits of installing a solar panel system can far outweigh the costs associated with the installation. Many homeowners have found the savings have...