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January 11, 2017 By Alan Brenner

Solar Brings Heavy Metal and Light Electric Bills in Bridgewater

After he got solar panels on the roof of his house in Bridgewater a couple years back, Mark Rathke's electric bill went down from about $150 each month to just $15 a month. And that allows him to turn up the volume on the head-banging heavy metal tunes that he's loved ever since high school guilt …

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January 4, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

Yes, Virginia, You Can Get No Money Down Solar (in Virginia)

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Yes, I know I used the word "Virginia" twice in this article's title. Of course, I'm riffing off the old phrase about Santa Claus. You know, how some people don't believe in him. Coming out of the Christmas season, I hope your holidays were joyous whether you believe in Santa or not. And just …

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December 28, 2016 By Andrew Brenner

The Only Resolution You Need to Go Solar Solar in 2017

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This is about the time each year when you start seeing lots of lists of good things you can resolve to do in the new year. You'll also see lots of other lists on how to keep those new year's resolutions and not forget about them come Feb. 1. Since we don't just care about solar energy but we also …

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December 20, 2016 By Andrew Brenner

5 Ways to Make Your Holidays More Meaningful – Solar Style

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Solar power is all about making life better. Helping families take control of their energy by making their own clean power saves those families money as it helps the earth. The holidays are also about making life better. Bringing people together from far and wide helps keep families close. And …

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December 14, 2016 By Andrew Brenner

3 Ways to Make Sure Your Solar Panels Work in Virginia’s Winter

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If you're lucky enough to live in one of the parts of the state that's expected to have a white Christmas this year, then winter in Virginia can bring stunning beauty. It's hard to find a better view than the endless peaks of the Alleghenies or the majestic Blue Ridge covered in snow. Some of our …

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