Both solar panels and batteries have gotten cheaper and better over the last few years. That's why many homeowners are wondering if now is the time to go off-grid with solar. Batteries to store solar power have been big topics recently. For example, just in the last few days, we learned …
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Virginia Solar Incentives in 2017 Can Cut the Cost of Solar in Half
Along with declining cost of solar panels, incentives are one of the main things that have made solar more affordable for homes and businesses around the U.S. Residents of all states who get solar can tap into the federal tax credit, which can reduce the cost of a solar installation by 30%. In …
How to Get a Solar Installer in Virginia to Call You Back
Around our service area in central and southwestern Virginia, we've talked to dozens of homeowners who were frustrated trying to get quotes from solar installation companies. Some people tried two or three solar companies and got no response. They called. They emailed. They filled out contact …
Will Warm Winter Bring Summer Heat to Virginia?
Talk about a mild winter in Virginia this year! Not only are spring buds coming out a month or two early in many spots. But we know people across our service area in central and southwestern Virginia who actually had to run their air conditioners on a couple of the hottest days. Running the AC …
Who Can Go Solar in Virginia?
While there are ways for people in apartments to use solar energy, today it’s still most common for a solar energy system to be installed at a single-family home. So that’s what we’ll focus on here. But if you’re interested in shared solar, just Google “community solar” to learn more about …
