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Aug 3, 2021

SolarApp+: fast tracking solar across the United States

In July 2021, the Department of Energy (DOE) kicked off the Summer of Solar 2021–a national campaign aimed at progressing the Biden...

Jul 29, 2021

Span’s new Smart Panel and goals for an electric future

From cost savings, to grid resiliency, to reducing carbon footprint, the benefits of electrification are attracting more and more...

Jul 16, 2021

Breaking down the LG Solar and Sense partnership

In May 2021, LG Solar and Sense announced their new partnership with the goal of empowering homeowners to make smarter energy decisions....

Jun 28, 2021

California home battery rebate: Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) explained

(Update: California’s Governor Brown signed SB 700. This adds approximately $800 million in additional funding for SGIP and extends the...

Jun 24, 2021

Cybersecurity: why it’s important for your solar panel system

In May 2021, the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline made headlines across the country. After Colonial shut down their pipelines,...

Jun 17, 2021

Flying high: how drones are revolutionizing the solar industry

Ten years ago, if you were installing a rooftop solar system, one of your installer’s first steps was to come to your house, climb up on...

Jun 8, 2021

Lithium mining in the United States: an industry in Nevada

Lithium, the lightest element of all the metals, is a crucial resource for the United States’ clean energy future: it’s key in the...

Jun 1, 2021

Bring your own battery programs: what you need to know in 2021

As solar batteries become more and more popular, individual utilities are beginning to offer rebate and incentive programs to make the...

May 30, 2021

Renewable energy examples: five alternatives to fossil fuels

Technologies like solar and wind power are becoming more common across the globe, and are both examples of renewable energy sources....

May 5, 2021

Nest vs. ecobee: which smart thermostat is right for your home?

In the past few years, smart thermostats have gone from a niche product to one that’s accessible to most homeowners. If you don’t have...

Apr 29, 2021

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV): what you need to know

When you think of solar, rooftops or open fields with panels generating renewable electricity probably come to mind. However, solar...

Apr 16, 2021

Agrivoltaics: what is it and can it benefit your farm?

The farming industry has been hit hard by the impacts of climate change. From increasing temperatures to severe droughts, farms are...

Feb 25, 2021

Solar trends to watch in 2021

Over the past year, in the face of constant and unprecedented headwinds, ranging from COVID-19 to an unfriendly presidential...

Jan 5, 2021

Sense Home Energy Monitor: the complete review

The Sense Home Energy Monitor is a convenient tech-enabled option for homeowners that want a detailed understanding of their electricity...

Sep 24, 2020

Tesla Battery Day: what you need to know

It’s rare that very technical demonstrations of technology and supply chain advancements manage to jump beyond industry and into the...

Jul 25, 2020

Solar camping gear: on-the-go electricity and heat from the sun

With advancements in the efficiency of solar equipment and technology, solar panels are no longer just capable of powering your homes. In...

Mar 5, 2020

Tesla Powerwall 2: an upgraded battery for your home

Tesla brought solar batteries to the forefront of home energy technology with the launch of the Powerwall in 2015. A year later, Elon...

Jan 6, 2020

Hybrid energy systems: combining wind plus solar

Renewable energy resources are an easy, cost-effective way to reduce both electricity costs and carbon emissions. However, a common...

Oct 30, 2019

Tesla Q3 2019 earnings call: what you need to know

As a publicly-traded company, Tesla presents quarterly reports to shareholders, analysts, and the media about the state of the company....

Sep 12, 2019

Behind-the-meter: what you need to know

The electricity system is changing, from the way we generate power to the way we distribute and use it. All grid-tied energy systems are...

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