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April 26, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

No Money Down Solar in Virginia: The Right Way vs the Wrong Way

no money down solar

A few years ago, if you wanted to get solar panels installed on your roof at home, you had to make a big cash payment upfront. Even after the 30% Federal Tax Credit and other incentives, that could still have meant you'd have to pay $15,000 or more. The problem was that few homeowners had that …

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April 19, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

2017 Earth Day and Arbor Day in Southwestern Virginia

Earth Day southwestern Virginia

Looking for some outdoor fun for the whole family this spring that's active and relaxing, a little educational and very inspiring? Then Earth Day is for you. Along with good food, games and music, Earth Day festivals around southwestern Virginia offer the chance to learn more about ways that …

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April 12, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

Watch Out for this One High Pressure Solar Sales Tactic

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Virginia is blessed with several solar installation companies that do high quality work at a fair price. And from experience we know that these companies are also straightforward and honest in their sales process. We're honored to have so many colleagues at other solar companies from Northern …

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April 5, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

Everything Virginians Need to Know about Solar Inverters

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Many people who are interested in solar power are also interested in technology. And not just solar technology. But also anything having to do with renewable energy, from electric cars to experimental turbines for wind or water power to solar-powered roadways. A lot of these technologies are …

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March 30, 2017 By Andrew Brenner

Solar Jobs Boost Virginia’s New Economy

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Solar jobs could be the key to Virginia's economic prosperity for the next few decades. That's not just my opinion, as someone inside the solar industry. That prediction for Virginia's future comes from the very top: Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. Governor McAuliffe on Virginia's New …

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