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# Solar Blog

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- [Does Solar Really Work in Cloudy Washington and Oregon?](https://www.a-rsolar.com/education-guides-how-to/does-solar-really-work-in-cloudy-washington-and-oregon/) — TL;DR Solar absolutely works in cloudy Washington and Oregon, but it works differently than in desert climates.
- [PNW Commercial Solar: Realistic Benefits & ROI](https://www.a-rsolar.com/commercial-institutional-solar/pnw-commercial-solar-realistic-benefits-roi/) — What a Typical Pacific Northwest Business Sees With Solar TL;DR Solar can help many Pacific Northwest businesses smooth out long-term energy costs, but ...
- [Solar 101 for Pacific Northwest Homeowners](https://www.a-rsolar.com/education-guides-how-to/solar-101-for-pacific-northwest-homeowners/) — Solar 101 for Pacific Northwest Homeowners TL;DR Solar basics don’t change from state to state, but a few details matter more in Washington and Oregon: ...
- [Your solar system is 5+ years old — here’s what to check](https://www.a-rsolar.com/education-guides-how-to/your-solar-system-is-5-years-old-heres-what-to-check/) — Your solar system is 5+ years old — here’s what to check A&R Solar residential install in Milwaukie, OR Solar panels are remarkably low-maintenance, but...
- [Washington Electricity Rates Are Up More Than 30% — And Rising](https://www.a-rsolar.com/company-news-projects-updates/washington-electricity-rates/) — Washington electricity rates keep climbing. See how much PSE, Seattle City Light, Tacoma Power, and Snohomish PUD have increased since 2023.
- [Washington Net Metering in 2026: What’s Changing and What It Means for Solar](https://www.a-rsolar.com/incentives-financing-policy/washington-net-metering/) — Washington net metering is one of the main reasons solar makes financial sense in this state.
- [Commercial Solar & Storage for Businesses, Schools and Nonprofits](https://www.a-rsolar.com/commercial-institutional-solar/commercial-solar/) — Solar & Storage solutions for businesses, schools, and nonprofits that lower operating costs and meet your sustainability goals.
- [The Hidden Costs of “Free” Solar Panel Removal](https://www.a-rsolar.com/solar-scams/the-hidden-costs-of-free-solar-panel-removal-3/) — Beware of solar companies promising free solar panel removal and replacement for future roof replacements—what sounds like a sweet deal is often too goo...
- [Is Your Solar Installer Approved for WA & OR Incentives](https://www.a-rsolar.com/solar-scams/is-your-solar-installer-approved-for-wa-or-incentives/) — Some homeowners assume they’ll qualify for nonprofit or utility solar incentives, only to find out their installer isn’t on the approved list.
- [The Oversized Promise Undersized System Scam](https://www.a-rsolar.com/solar-scams/the-oversized-promise-undersized-system-scam/) — Beware of national solar companies that inflate your home's energy estimates and then undersizing your solar energy system.

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