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FranklinWH Battery Storage System
[vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6″ css=”.vc_custom_1590571662912{margin-right: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737763062286{margin-top: -8px !important;}”] Reliable Energy Storage [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Power outages are becoming increasingly common in the Northwest, driven by severe weather, wildfires, and aging utility infrastructure. While solar systems are excellent for reducing energy costs, they typically stop working during grid failures to protect
PSE Rate Increases Are Coming – 2025
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Why Now is the Time to Go Solar with Battery Storage ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23111111″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers, brace yourselves—electric and natural gas rates are increasing significantly over the next two years. Starting in January 2025, residential electric bills will rise by an average of $13.08 per month,
Federal Solar Tax Credit FAQ – 2024
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Your Guide to the Federal Solar Tax Credit” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:38|text_align:left|color:%23111111″ css=””][vc_column_text css=””]If you installed solar in 2024, you may be eligible for the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit—an incredible way to save on your investment in clean energy. However, with so much information out there, it’s easy to feel unsure
How Tesla Powerwall works in a power outage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Northwest homeowners primarily install a Tesla Powerwall battery backup system to power their homes in the event of an outage. While power outages have increased in recent years due to more severe weather-related events and outdated utility infrastructure, homeowners and businesses can turn to solar plus a Tesla home
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Cleaning Solar Panels to Maintain Performance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Cleaning solar panels in the Northwest can be as easy as waiting for it to rain. With the amount of rain we receive in Oregon and Washington, much of the dirt, pollen, and debris washes away naturally. However, if you notice a dip in solar energy production, then it’s
Solar panel financing: Why you shouldn’t wait
Installing solar can save you money, even in today’s high-interest rate environment. That’s because unlike other purchases requiring financing, a solar energy system isn’t a sunk cost that loses value. A solar installation serves as a long-term investment that hedges against rising utility rates, while also increasing the value of your most important asset: your home.
Making a difference in the Northwest
Contributing to our communities in 2023 From day one, we have sought ways to invest richly in our employees, communities, and the industry we serve. For A&R Solar, that means transforming corporate earnings into community benefits. With guidance from our 60 employee-owners and nominations from our valued customers, A&R Solar
Home battery backup: Powerwall in the Northwest
The last decade witnessed major advancements in the home battery backup market, the most significant being the advent of lithium-ion technology. Lithium-ion batteries have become the popular choice for home battery storage because: They can store more energy than competing technologies Last a long time Charge and discharge quickly Are
Home solar installation: costs, ROI, benefits
Is a home solar installation a good investment? What does it cost to install solar panels? If you’re like most homeowners considering installing solar panels, then these questions are likely top of mind. Although every solar installation will be unique, Learning from Home Solar Power – Year 1, seeks to
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