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What To Know About Solar Battery Storage and the Inflation Reduction Act

By |2023-03-07T11:02:59-05:00February 9th, 2023|Solar in the News, Why Solar|

By now, almost everyone knows about the new Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August 2022. Some of the most interesting provisions of the law -- for us at KC Solar and potential solar customers -- include the extension of solar tax credits and other incentives for solar equipment installation. But many

Evergy Energy Prices Rising in Kansas: Here’s How Solar Can Help

By |2023-01-18T09:33:55-05:00January 18th, 2023|Going Green, Solar in the News|

The new year is finally here as we say hello to 2023. With the start of a new year, many people take some time to revise their budget or review their financial situation. Of course, it’s impossible to ignore the way that inflation has impacted prices all around us -- from groceries, to clothing, to

What Kansas Solar Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits Available Right Now?

By |2023-02-01T14:46:28-05:00December 8th, 2022|Going Green, Solar in the News|

If you live in Kansas, you may have wondered whether installing solar panels could be the right decision for you. And how do you even get started? It’s true that Kansas doesn’t have a great reputation in the solar energy department. You might also be wondering whether Kansas has any solar incentives, rebates, or tax

The Durability of Solar Panels: How a 100% Solar Community Withstood a Category 5 Storm

By |2022-11-09T16:41:36-05:00November 10th, 2022|Going Green, Solar in the News, Solar Technology|

As we write this blog, Tropical Storm Nicole is on the move. Currently, the storm is battering the Bahamas and is predicted to develop into a full-blown hurricane that will move into Florida by this evening. Unfortunately, many places in Florida are still recovering from Hurricane Ian, which hit just over a month ago. But

Great Missouri Solar Incentives, Rebates, and Tax Credits Available Right Now (2022)

By |2023-02-01T14:39:14-05:00October 27th, 2022|Going Green, Solar in the News|

If you live in Missouri and you’ve ever wondered about installing solar panels, it can be hard to know how to get started. Missouri doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being at the forefront of the solar energy movement. You may also wonder whether there are any specific Missouri solar incentives, rebates, or tax credits

5 Differences Between Residential and Commercial Solar Panel Installation

By |2022-10-14T14:05:56-05:00October 14th, 2022|Going Green, Solar in the News|

If you’re a business owner or commercial property owner, you may be curious about making the switch to solar for your business. However, it seems like most of the information you can find about solar panels is targeted toward residential customers, which can make it confusing. And the truth is that residential solar panel and

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Solar

By |2022-10-14T13:42:55-05:00September 21st, 2022|Going Green, Solar in the News|

Last month, President Biden passed a bill known as H.R. 5376 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The bill covers multiple topics, including healthcare, corporate taxes, staging at the IRS, and solar energy related legislation. The Inflation Reduction Act will decrease consumer energy costs, increase energy security, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The combined investments

How Green Are Solar Panels, Really?

By |2022-07-25T23:51:25-05:00July 25th, 2022|Going Green, Solar in the News|

With global warming causing places around the world to reach new all time high temps, the move to solar energy and other renewables is on everyone’s mind. But how green are solar panels really? Is the whole process of going solar as green as everyone says they are? Production Process of Photovoltaic Cells In order

Kansas City Solar and Renewable Energy Making Headlines

By |2022-07-13T22:09:28-05:00June 23rd, 2022|Going Green, Solar in the News|

Renewable energy around the country is making headlines on a weekly basis. Kansas City solar and renewable energy is no exception. As the need to switch away from fossil fuels becomes more apparent, both individuals and governments are doing their part. Recently there was the completion of the feasibility study for a solar array near

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