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Solar 101

3 Ways To Make Your Solar Panels More Efficient

By |2023-05-15T13:46:46-05:00May 15th, 2023|Going Green, Solar 101|

With the arrival of spring, solar panels have been in the news -- for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s because sunnier days make for more electricity produced, or because bird droppings on solar panels are surprising homeowners with decreased efficiency. If you already have solar panels, it could be a good time for a

How Does the Weather Impact Solar Panel Energy Production?

By |2023-05-04T16:46:44-05:00May 4th, 2023|Solar 101, Solar Technology|

Here in Kansas City, it seems like spring is finally here. Not the false spring, where we get random 80-degree days in February and March and it feels like we’ve put winter behind us already -- only for it to snow at some point in April. That’s always fun. In the Midwest, we know that

5 Questions To Ask Your Solar Installation Company

By |2023-04-26T10:02:34-05:00April 26th, 2023|Going Green, Solar 101|

Going solar is a big decision. And when you’re making a decision of that magnitude, there’s another big decision that also needs to be made: Who will you trust to handle this project? How can you be sure you’re choosing the right solar installation company to help you on your solar journey? The best people

Watch for Solar Panel Scams and Bankrupt Companies

By |2023-03-07T11:02:53-05:00March 6th, 2023|Solar 101, Solar in the News|

Solar energy is in the news, thanks to the recent Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden in 2022. With all the great incentives offered to new and existing solar panel customers, many people are investigating their solar options and how they can get the most from their system. But unfortunately, there are always companies

Why Your HOA Can’t Stop Your Solar Panel Purchase

By |2022-07-13T22:07:40-05:00July 15th, 2022|Going Green, Solar 101, Why Solar|

So you want to go solar but you keep asking yourself – does my Homeowner’s Association (HOA) allow solar panels? And if they do, what say do they have in the process? Are there any laws protecting you or your right to install solar? How much more of a headache will this become due to

Why Did You Go Solar? KC Solar Customers Share Their Experience

By |2022-07-13T22:10:17-05:00June 2nd, 2022|Going Green, Solar 101, Why Solar|

When making a big decision, such as whether to go solar or not, doing your own research is always valuable. Oftentimes that includes asking family or friends about their experience going through that same decision making process.  This is easy to do when finding a reputable dealership or repairman. However, making the switch to solar

Solar Scams to Watch Out For With Bad Solar Companies

By |2022-07-13T22:10:39-05:00May 19th, 2022|Going Green, Solar 101, Solar in the News|

With inflation rising around the world, consumers are feeling the pinch when it comes to their finances. And the price of electricity is no exception. In fact, electricity prices in 2021 rose at the highest rate since 2008, according to new numbers by the U.S. Energy Informative. While electricity prices typically increase at a rate

Evergy Solar Program: Pros and Cons

By |2023-05-11T11:35:08-05:00April 21st, 2022|Going Green, Solar 101|

As technology improves, people have become more aware of how much energy they use. They have also become more aware of where their energy is coming from. Add in that people want to reduce their carbon footprint. All of these factors combined are leading people and energy companies to go green. People are doing this

Solar Panel Monitoring Systems: Are They Necessary?

By |2022-07-13T22:10:53-05:00April 12th, 2022|Solar 101, Solar in the News, Solar Technology|

When it comes to going solar, there are a lot of different variables that you need to be aware of. Things such as how much energy you use, what direction your roof faces, or if you have enough land to have ground mounted solar panels, what trees or other obstructions might block sunlight from your

What’s the Process to Install Solar Panels?

By |2022-07-13T22:11:01-05:00March 15th, 2022|Going Green, Solar 101|

The Process of Going Solar - Beginning To End Making the switch to solar is similar to any large process that people only go through either once in their lives, such as planning a wedding and getting married. However, the switch to solar requires significantly less work, planning, and time. That said, there are bound

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