Solar energy is rapidly increasing in popularity across the United States – and for good reasons! Because of different factors such as the increase of module efficiency and installation options, switching to solar in the U.S. is the most affordable it’s ever been. In fact, the price of going solar has dropped by over 50% in the last five years! So, if you’ve been debating the switch to solar energy, you may want to more seriously consider your options.
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3 Ways New Homeowners Can Benefit From Solar
Did you recently purchase your first home? Or maybe just relocated to a new home? Either way, it’s an exciting time! As you’ve probably come to realize, with every new home comes some other new expenses as well. Most of them can be a one-time ordeal, such as new furniture or light fixtures, and some … Read more
10 Solar Energy Facts
Some facts about the sun and solar energy we thought you might like to know: 1. The sun is 90 million miles from Earth, but it takes less than 10 minutes for light to travel that much distance. 2. Energy from the sun is both a free source of energy, and the most abundant source … Read more
Solar Panels and Snow
Our Rooftop Solar San Diego customers may not have to deal with it, but with heavy El Niño snowfall occurring in Flagstaff, Munds Park, and other parts of Northern Arizona, some of you may be wondering how all this snow is going to effect your solar panels and energy output. Since there are likely to be more … Read more
Project Spotlight: Cheesecake Factory Headquarters
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: Rooftop Solar designed, engineered and installed a 200,690 watt system (658 modules that have 305 watts each) on the Cheesecake Factory Headquarters roof. RETURN ON INVESTMENT: Over the life of the system, the solar array is projected to save the company well over $500,000. ESTIMATED CO2 REDUCTION: 11,834,670 lbs. FEATURES: Uninterrupted Power Supply Battery … Read more
The Clean Power Plan: What you should know
On August 3, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and President Obama announced the Clean Power Plan, which establishes the first-ever national standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants, and is a huge step towards taking action against climate change. The Clean Power Plan sets achievable standards to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent from 2005 … Read more
Keeping it Local
We’re proud new members of Local First Arizona! Local First Arizona (LFA) is a statewide non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through growing, supporting, and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona. Supporting local businesses is a no brainer – here are some reasons why: Boosts the Local Economy When you … Read more
