As summer heat comes on, it makes sense to explore ways to save money on high bills to run your air conditioning. In Virginia, air conditioning can account for up to 70% of your summer electric bill, so cutting your AC costs is the best thing you can do to save money on electricity this …
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How Much Does Tesla’s Solar Roof Cost vs Traditional Solar Panels?
For years, both homeowners and solar installers have dreamed of solar panels that, well, didn't look like solar panels. Instead, the panels would just look like an ordinary roof. Or even better, a fancy roof with premium roof tiles. Tesla is now claiming that they've made this dream a reality …
Hackers Can Now Take Down the US Power Grid. Should You Worry?
Did you hear that hackers have developed a software program that may allow them to disable the US electrical grid? According to last week's Washington Post: Hackers...have devised a cyberweapon that has the potential to be the most disruptive yet against electric systems that Americans depend on …
As Coal Jobs Shrink, Solar Jobs Continue to Grow in Virginia
You hear a lot of talk out of politicians in Washington, DC about bringing back American jobs. Especially in the coal industry. Coal jobs have shrunk by 40% nationwide since 2011. Perhaps the federal government will be able to reduce that trend in the future. But what about solar jobs? It …
Aesthetics of Solar Panels — Do They Look Ugly or Awesome?
If you're thinking of getting solar, I'm sure you're familiar with the old debate about whether solar panels look good on your roof or not. As with anything, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But when we asked our customers and looked around the web at what homeowners with solar think, we …
