There are plenty of reasons to go solar. With solar, you can drastically reduce your electricity bills, increase the value of your property, and support your local economy, all while reducing your impact on the environment. These benefits aren’t restricted to homeowners living in single-family homes or condominiums – you can enjoy all of the benefits of solar even if you own a multi-family building.
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Solar panels on condo roof: a how-to guide
There are many reasons to go solar. A solar panel system is a smart investment that can reduce electricity costs, increase the value of your property, and reduce the environmental impact of your electricity use. Luckily, solar power isn’t just for single-family homes – you can make the transition to solar even if you live in a condo association.
Continue readingNew construction with solar panels: everything you need to know
The cost of installing a home solar energy system has fallen rapidly over the past few years, and prices continue to decline. If you’re thinking about going solar, there’s no better time than during the design process for your new home. When you incorporate solar into your new home’s construction, you take advantage of solar’s environmental and financial benefits without having to retrofit your home with a solar installation later down the road.
Continue readingA guide to common solar energy terms
EnergySage makes going solar as easy as booking a flight online with our tools for calculating your solar savings and comparing quotes from pre-screened solar installers. But shopping for solar can still feel like a confusing process with all of its new terminology. EnergySage has developed an index of solar energy terms to help you decode solar jargon and better understand your options.
Continue readingShould You Cut Down Trees to Improve Solar Panel Performance?
The environmental benefits of solar power are often quantified in terms of an equivalent number of trees planted. Ironically, maximizing those benefits may involve cutting down trees. Does it ever make sense to sacrifice a tree for the greater good? Sometimes, the answer is “yes.” It’s not always an easy decision, so here’s some information that may help you decide if that’s the right way to go.
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