How Solar Powers Data Centers
Data centers are the invisible engines of modern life. Every search you make, movie you stream, file you back up, and AI answer you read gets processed in a building full of powerful computers running all day and all night. Those facilities consume a lot of electricity, both to power the servers and to keep […]
Time-Of-Use Energy Pricing in Oregon & How You Can Save with Solar & Battery Backup
Electricity prices are changing in Oregon with the introduction of Time-of-Use (TOU) energy rates. Both Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power have rolled out Time-Of-Use (TOU) or Time-of-Day (TOD) energy pricing plans. Unlike traditional flat rates, these new plans charge different prices depending on the time of day you use electricity. For many households, […]
How Net Metering Works in Washington State
As more homeowners in Washington State explore solar energy, understanding how net metering works has become essential. Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows solar owners to receive credit for the electricity their solar panels generate but don’t immediately use. With energy prices on the rise and renewable energy incentives available, knowing the rules […]
The Hidden Costs of Doing Nothing During Power Outages
The hidden costs of power outages are no longer rare inconveniences; they are an increasingly common and costly part of everyday life in many parts of the United States. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average American household now experiences over eight hours of power outages per year, a number that continues […]
Adding Battery Backup to Solar: A Smart System Upgrade
If you already have solar panels, one of the smartest next steps you can take is adding a battery backup system. While your panels are producing clean, renewable energy and lowering your utility bills, without a battery, that power can only be used in real-time or sent back to the grid (often for less than […]
The Truth Behind “No-Cost Solar” and “No-Money-Down Solar”: What Homeowners Need to Know
As solar energy becomes more accessible and popular across the country, many homeowners are drawn to advertisements promising “no-cost solar” or “no-money-down solar.” These offers sound appealing—after all, who wouldn’t want to power their home with clean energy for free? But as with most things that sound too good to be true, these terms often […]
Trump Signs “One Big Beautiful Bill” OBBBA: What It Means for the Solar Tax Credit
On July 3, 2025, the President Trump signed the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA), marking a major shift in clean energy policy that will have far-reaching consequences for solar customers, installers, and the industry as a whole. While the bill dropped some of its most controversial provisions, such as an excise tax on imported […]
FranklinWH aPower 2 Battery: A Comprehensive Review of Specs, Performance, and Value
The FranklinWH Home Power system is a powerful, all-in-one residential battery solution that combines robust energy storage with intelligent home energy management. Designed to work with both new and existing solar systems, it offers homeowners a way to maximize energy efficiency, stay powered during outages, and reduce reliance on the utility grid. With its high-capacity […]
Senate Proposal Signals End of Solar Tax Credit
Update: As of July 4, 2025, the solar tax credit (or Investment Tax Credit, ITC) is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. To read more about the end of the solar tax credit and the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), click here. To learn more about current solar and battery incentives you qualify for, see […]
Solar Tax Credit Faces Competing Republican Priorities
Update: As of July 4, 2025, the solar tax credit (or Investment Tax Credit, ITC) is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. To read more about the end of the solar tax credit and the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), click here. To learn more about current solar and battery incentives you qualify for, see […]
