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 …
How Often Should You Clean Your Solar Panels in 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 …