New PSC Solar Rate Met with Pushback
In 2017, the Public Service Commission (PSC) agreed with Rocky Mountain Power and solar advocates to reduce the then one-to-one net metering program to 90...
The West’s Best Solar Panels Blog
Learn more about going solar, sustainable living and renewable energy industry news & updates
Alternatives to Carbon Tax: Will They Work?
Many solar proponents feel strongly about the benefits of carbon taxes. However, not everyone agrees that this tax best promotes renewables, such as solar energy....
Solar & Blockchain Platforms
Individuals can generate their power through residential solar. However, often when a solar array produces more than it needs, the utility pays less per watt...
How Renogy Solar Panels Compare to Axitec
Typically Renogy's solar products work best for recreational vehicle applications. The company has a wide selection of portable and scaled-down solar panels, allowing the company...
How Module Efficiency Affects ROI
When considering solar for your home, deciding on a type of solar panel becomes very important. Energy production starts with the solar panel. If this...
How the ITC Reduces Cost of Whole Home Battery Backup
Affordable solar storage has become even more vital for residential solar installations, given declining net metering returns and policies from utility companies. Thankfully some headway...
Universal PV Connector Standard for NEC 2020
The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the standard for electrical safety. Updates to the NEC occur every three years, and individual states typically enforce the...
Overcoming DC Optimization Challenges
Solar panels produce direct current (DC) electricity from the sun, but homes in the United States don't run on DC; they run on alternating current...
6 Steps to Valuable Solar Architecture
These six inspired solar architecture ideas will increase the value of your home regardless of your reason. Adding solar to a pre-existing home can limit the...
Reno PV Energy Storage
While solar arrays allow homeowners in the Reno area to generate their own power, solar modules alone won't store it. That's where battery backup comes into...
