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Doesn’t My Home Business Qualify for MACRS?
Beware Claims of Solar Panel Depreciation Don’t believe solar salespeople claiming that solar depreciation deductions apply to residential homeowners.

The Truth About False Urgency In Solar Sales
If you’ve been exploring solar options, you may have encountered messages urging immediate action—claims like “limited-time offer” or “net metering end…

Beware of Solar Door knockers
TL;DR: If someone knocks on your door selling solar in 2026, stay alert.

How to Get Solar Panels for Free
Have you been bombarded with advertisements mentioning how to get solar panels for free?

How To Analyze A Solar Quote
TL;DR – How to Analyze a Solar Quote Beware of misleading sales tactics: Some companies present binding contracts as “just a design preview.

Preparing for Winter Storms: What Solar Customers Need to Know
Here we go: Another storm in the Northwest. Solar is made of resilient parts. But Mother Nature can be stronger.

Solar For Your Home Case Study
Case Study: Real Savings From A Solar Installation Are you curious about going solar but you’re not quite convinced solar will save you money?

Guide to Vehicle to Grid and Vehicle to Home – 2025
If you’re a solar and battery backup enthusiast (like the A&R Solar team), you’ve probably heard the buzz about Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Gri…

BPA Staff Cuts Mean Less Reliable NW Power
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is the backbone of the Pacific Northwest’s energy grid, supplying power to millions of homes and businesses.

Washington Solar Consumer Protection Act
Washington Targets Solar Scams Washington homeowners scored a legislative victory by passing the Washington Solar Consumer Protection Act, a robust piec…
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