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Washington and Oregon utilities raising electricity rates
In March 2023, Avista Utilities filed an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electric and natural gas service with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC).
Why Hire A NABCEP Certified Solar Installer
You’ve probably never heard of a NABCEP certified solar installer before, but if you’re interested in solar panels for your home, it’s worth understanding why it’s important for you to work with one. In fact, it should be the first thing you look for when researching a solar company. Sure,
BBB for Solar Companies: A Consumer’s Guide
Since 1912, BBB’s business model has been to “set standards for ethical business behavior and monitor compliance.” But is the BBB still relevant? Is it a good source of unbiased information on a business? Well, yes and no.
What You Should Know About Yelp Reviews
If you’re like the other 178 million people visiting Yelp each month to learn more about a business, then listen up, because we’re going to outline what you should know about Yelp reviews. As you might already know, Yelp does one thing exceptionally well. It collects and displays user-generated content,
How auto dealers save big with a solar PV system
The future of the automotive industry is electric, and auto dealers are quickly catching up by realizing the benefits of installing a solar PV system. With electric vehicle sales skyrocketing to unprecedented levels, dealerships are now faced with the electrifying challenge of keeping up with the growing demand. As the
Celebrating women in solar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On International Women’s Day, we’re recognizing the increasingly vital role that women are playing in shaping the solar industry. As solar continues to grow, so do the numbers of women in solar–and in positions that have been traditionally male. Still, there’s a way to go as women make up anywhere
SolarEdge monitoring vs. Enphase monitoring
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once installed, solar panels silently go about producing power for your home. With little to no maintenance required, it’s easy to forget they’re up there. But something happens after a solar installation that we call the solar effect. Homeowners become invested in their energy production, and naturally, start monitoring their
Solar 101: Photovoltaic (PV) solar power
Developed in the late 19th century, photovoltaic PV solar powers our lives, and our homes. While the science of photovoltaics hasn’t changed since then, the technology certainly has come a long way. But what’s behind the science of photovoltaics, and more interestingly, how does a solar panel work? Like any
Microinverter vs string vs optimizer: A solar inverter guide
A solar energy system converts the sun’s energy into electricity that can be used to power your home. Before that electricity can power appliances, Direct Current (DC) from your solar panels needs to be converted to Alternating Current (AC). To achieve this, a solar energy system relies on a solar
A&R Solar gives back big in 2022
A&R Solar donated almost $30,000 to nonprofit organizations in 2022. A Certified B Corporation and Social Purpose Corporation, the company sets aside a portion of its profits each year for donations. This money is in addition to A&R’s sponsorships of solar and climate change related groups, such as Climate Solutions,
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