Are solar panels worth it in 2023?
For most people, solar panels are worth the investment, but in some rare circumstances they may not be right for you. However, even...
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Apr 2, 2023
What are off-peak electricity hours?
It’s becoming increasingly popular for utilities to offer time-of-use (TOU) plans to their residential customers. In a standard...
Mar 8, 2023
Do solar panels increase home value?
When you make improvements to your home, it’s smart to take into consideration how they will impact your home’s value. The conventional...
Mar 2, 2023
Why is my electric bill so high?
If you own a home, you’ve probably experienced the shock of opening your monthly electricity bill in your mailbox or email and seeing a...
Feb 18, 2023
Going off-grid with solar: what does it mean and how much will it cost? (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a two-part series that explores the economics of going completely off-grid with solar. Part 1 focuses on what it...
Feb 17, 2023
Solar as a retirement investment strategy
Establishing a secure financial future for your retirement requires that you explore a variety of options, but most homeowners don’t...
Feb 16, 2023
How many watts does it take to run a house?
An improperly sized solar panel system (or any power system) compromises your home’s efficiency, which can result in unnecessary energy...
Feb 16, 2023
What is the payback period of solar panels?
The financial benefits of going solar are clear: solar panel systems function as investments with strong rates of return, and homeowners...
Feb 14, 2023
Understanding time-of-use (TOU) rates
Across the country, utilities are beginning to introduce innovative rate structures for residential energy consumers. These rate...
Feb 10, 2023
Is the price of residential electricity going up or down?
If you’re considering whether going solar is a worthwhile financial move for your home, there are essentially two factors that you should...
Jan 12, 2023
How many watts does a refrigerator use?
Your refrigerator is one of the larger household appliances, and it’s always on! On average, a refrigerator uses 300 to 800 watts of...
Dec 1, 2022
What is Google Project Sunroof?
The cost to install solar has dropped by more than 70 percent in the last decade. Yet many people still believe that solar is only a...
Nov 15, 2022
What to know about Illinois’ SREC program
The best states for a home solar energy system aren’t always the sunniest; those who benefit the most from installing a solar...
Aug 2, 2022
SRECs: understanding solar renewable energy credits
Of all the incentives for installing solar panel systems, solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs) are some of the most beneficial,...
Jul 19, 2022
Why Matt Ferrell says you should go solar now
There are constantly technological advancements happening across the energy industry, including solar equipment. In this Undecided video,...
Jun 16, 2022
Going solar, power outages, electric vehicles, and more with Our Ludicrous Future
In Our Ludicrous Future, a video podcast, Tim Dodd, Joe Scott, and Ben Sullins discuss exciting new technology hitting the clean energy...
Jun 8, 2022
How many watts does a light bulb use?
While not nearly power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it can be helpful to know how much electricity a...
Jun 2, 2022
How many watts does a computer use?
While not as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it’s important to know how much electricity a computer...
Jun 1, 2022
Does solar pay off? Matt Ferrell’s experience four years later on Undecided
If you’re worried that solar may not have the payoff you’re expecting, this Undecided episode by Matt Ferrell might help you understand...
May 26, 2022
How many watts does an air source heat pump use?
Your air source heat pump is likely the most energy-hungry electrical appliance in your home, and for many months, it’s almost always on!...
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