fbpx

renewable energy

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

By |2023-03-07T11:02:59-06:00February 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

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

By |2023-02-01T14:46:28-06:00December 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

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

By |2023-02-01T14:39:14-06:00October 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

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Solar

By |2022-10-14T13:42:55-06:00September 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 |2022-07-25T23:51:25-06:00July 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

Why Your HOA Can’t Stop Your Solar Panel Purchase

By |2022-07-13T22:07:40-06:00July 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

How Inflation is Affecting Energy Costs (Not Just Gas Prices)

By |2022-07-13T22:08:58-06:00July 6th, 2022|Going Green, Why Solar|

Inflation is affecting more than just the price at the pump and the grocery store aisles. Inflation is also affecting energy costs. There is a wide range of data sets from a number of different sources means you can get different numbers depending on which factors you specifically include or exclude. However, they all point

Kansas City Solar and Renewable Energy Making Headlines

By |2022-07-13T22:09:28-06:00June 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

Evergy Solar Subscription Program: Pros and Cons

By |2022-07-13T22:10:47-06:00April 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

Why Solar Energy Isn’t a Political Issue

By |2022-07-13T22:15:20-06:00September 29th, 2021|Solar in the News, Why Solar|

When you think of solar energy, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? It might be saving money on your electric bill, becoming energy independent, or its environmental friendliness. But it also might stir other feelings as well. And some of those feelings might be related to its perceived status as a political

Go to Top