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June 1, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

8 Weird Tricks to Beat the Summer Heat

tricks to stay cool this summer

I don't know if you've seen those ads online for one WEIRD trick to lose weight or treat your diabetes or save for retirement? Sometimes the ads look so amateurish that they're only good for their comedy value. And if you give into the temptation to click on one of them, usually it's just a …

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May 22, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

Should You Wait for Tesla’s Solar Shingles Before You Go Solar?

Tesla Solar Roof

Tesla's Solar Roof is just the latest cool sounding technology from the same people who brought the world Tesla's luxury electric cars and the sleek PowerWall home battery packs. Not to mention SpaceX, the rocket company "with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other …

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May 17, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

Everything that Virginians Need to Know about How Solar Panels Work

solar panel

If you're reading this, then you're probably someone who supports solar power. That's great! Maybe you've already taken the plunge and gone solar at home. Or maybe you're still thinking about it. Either way, if you're like our solar customers around central and southwestern Virginia, you're …

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May 10, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

How Often Should You Clean Your Solar Panels in Virginia?

solar panel cleaning Virginia

After asking how to read their electric bill, the second question that most new solar homeowners ask California solar installer Barry Cinnamon is "how often should I clean my solar panels?" Cinnamon, who does a weekly podcast called the Energy Show, says that it depends. You only need to clean …

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May 3, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

Installing a Solar System Today that’s Ready for Batteries in the Future

solar + storage

Solar + storage is one of the hottest topics today in the world of solar power. Just look at the all attention that Tesla got for its solar-friendly PowerWall -- even before the sleek home battery system was ready for prime time. With big advances in battery technology along with much lower cost, …

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