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What Makes a Zero Net Energy Home?

For a home to be a Net Zero Energy Home it must produce as much energy as they consume.

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Things to Consider When You’re Shopping Solar.

Investing in solar is beneficial to almost everyone. You just have to know the best solar solution for your particular situation.

what you need to know about the solar tax credit

What You Need to Know About the Solar Tax Credit

The Solar Tax Credit, or the Federal Investment Tax credit, is a federal tax credit available to homeowners, businesses, and home builders who make qualifying energy efficiency upgrades to homes, businesses, or building projects.

7 Questions to Ask During Your Solar Consultation

So you've made the appointment or appointments if you're getting competing quotes. Now what? Here are some questions to ask during your consultation.

Why Real Estate Investors Should Look to Solar

There are multiple ways and plenty of reasons for Real Estate investors, such as landlords and property owners to invest in a PV system for their properties.

Do Solar Panels Add Home Equity?

The short answer is yes, Solar Panels will add value to your home. Solar panels save homes thousands of dollars in electrical costs over the life of the panels. In some cases they can eliminate a homes electric bill all together.

Solar Schools and How to Make Them

According to the U.S. Department of Energy , K-12 schools spend an estimated $6 billion or more on energy costs annually.

Solar Advantages For Homebuilders

Green building and sustainability are becoming ever more popular with consumers, not just because of the positive impact on the planet, but also the positive impact on the bank account. Why Solar? Marketability - Offering your customers a solar option gives you an edge. With ever-rising energy costs, your homes offer them a source of… Continue reading Solar Advantages For Homebuilders

Texas Law Prevents HOAs and POAs From Prohibiting Solar Devices.

Austin, Texas, USA at the Texas State Capitol at dusk. Many Texas property owners who live in Texas POAs and HOAs believe that they can't have solar panels. That is simply not true. You still have to ask before install, but Texas House Bill 362 protects the rights of the property owners. Associations can only… Continue reading Texas Law Prevents HOAs and POAs From Prohibiting Solar Devices.

Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Spring

Spring has sprung and everyone is decluttering and deep cleaning their homes. With summer around the corner and the inevitability of higher energy rates why not add some projects to your list that can save you money and make your home more efficient while you're at it? Here are a few upgrades to consider: HVAC… Continue reading Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Spring