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Incentives, Financing & Policy

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A&R Solar Installation in Beaverton, OR

Incentives, Financing & Policy

Solar leasing: another way to go solar

Shyerome Harris

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Education, Guides & How-To

Northwest Wildfires and Smoke: What They Mean for Your Solar

Summer in the Pacific Northwest now brings not just sun, but also the possibility of intense wildfire smoke.

Shyerome Harris

Panel cleaning

Education, Guides & How-To

Cleaning Solar Panels to Maintain Performance

Cleaning solar panels in the Northwest can be as easy as waiting for it to rain.

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Guest Authors

Solar energy in WA & OR: Costs, savings, and incentives

Discover why choose solar energy in WA & OR: learn about costs, savings, and incentives that make solar a smart investment for homeowners!

Guest Author

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Battery Storage & Backup Power

Tired of Gig Harbor Power Outages? Solar + Battery Storage Helps

Gig Harbor homeowners: solar + battery storage keeps your lights on when storms knock out power. Honest answers from A&R Solar, installing since 2007.

Jen Olson

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Residential Solar & Home Energy

Is Solar Worth It If You Have Puget Sound Energy?

PSE rates are up 30%+ since 2023 — and more increases are filed. Here's what Washington homeowners need to know before going solar.

Jen Olson

Let's Talk Solar

Get honest answers and a no-pressure quote from A&R Solar’s team of experts.