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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...
Aug 3, 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 29, 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....
Jul 16, 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 28, 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 24, 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 17, 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 8, 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...
Jun 1, 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 30, 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...
May 5, 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 29, 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...
Apr 16, 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...
Feb 25, 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...
Jan 5, 2021
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...
Sep 24, 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...
Jul 25, 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...
Mar 5, 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...
Jan 6, 2020

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....
Oct 30, 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...
Sep 12, 2019
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