Spring has officially arrived, and many places are starting to thaw out after a long, cold winter. (Of course, in Kansas City, you never know what kind of weather the day is going to bring…) As you throw open your windows to let the fresh air and sunlight into your home, you may feel inspired
In today's world, the concept of "going green" isn't just about helping the environment. It’s also about making smart financial decisions. And solar panels can be one piece of the puzzle when it comes to your overall financial strategy. While many people understand the environmental benefits of solar power, what often gets overlooked are the
What do you do when your solar company shuts down? Unfortunately, this is a problem that many solar customers have faced. It’s not uncommon, as the highly competitive nature of the solar business means that new companies are always working to gain a foothold in the industry. And the biggest recent news on this front
In today's era of advancing technology and increasing environmental awareness, the integration of solar panels with smart home systems and mobile apps represents a powerful synergy between sustainability and convenience. When combined with technology, solar panels offer not only reduced energy bills but also enhanced control, efficiency, and sustainability for homeowners. Which helps you optimize
Now that we’re a few weeks into 2024, the excitement -- and stress -- of the holidays has worn off. Our jobs are back in the swing of things as we’re all finally “circling back” to things we’d been procrastinating on back in December. And if you made any New Year's Resolutions, you’re probably at
This weekend, one of the most-anticipated matchups of the 2023 NFL season is taking place: our hometown team and reigning Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs, against AFC powerhouse and former Chief Tyreek Hill’s Miami Dolphins. With both teams at 6-2, it could be a preview of a playoff matchup to come. And on
Solar panels have become a hot topic thanks to new solar incentives in the U.S. But after years of being in the “background,” there are many solar panel myths floating around out there. Keep reading as we debunk five of the most common solar panel myths and set the record straight. Solar Panel Myth 1:
No one likes increasing energy prices. Missouri residents are aware of the upcoming changes to their electricity billing at the hands of Evergy. But the large energy price hikes are having another impact across the state line in Kansas -- it’s making it harder to hire teachers. Keep reading to learn more about increasing energy
If you’ve driven along I-70 between Kansas City and St. Louis anytime in the past few months, you may have seen the billboards: Or, you may have gotten flyers in your mailbox: new Evergy plans are coming. In other words, Evergy is changing the way customers in Kansas City, Missouri, pay for electricity this fall,
We’re always keeping a pulse on solar news and solar innovations around the world, and something caught our eye this week: using solar farming, Germany is growing hops for beer under solar panels. As fans of beer and solar panels, what could be better? Solar farming, also known as agrivoltaics, is the practice of growing
