Top 5 Reasons To Install Solar In Fall And Winter

It might come as a surprise, but fall and winter are a great time to install solar panels. Despite fall and winter not being as warm and sunny as spring and summer, this time of year is one of the best times to install solar. Not only are there financial benefits to installing solar panels […]

Oregon Natural Gas Price Rising 24%

COULD SOLAR HELP YOU FIGHT SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES? FIND OUT WITH OUR SOLAR CALCULATOR. As winter approaches, Oregon homeowners and businesses are going to be hit with sharp increases in natural gas prices. Northwest Natural recently announced they would be increasing natural gas rates by over 24%. Cascade Natural Gas also recently announced a 25% increase in natural gas prices, while Avista Utilities announced […]

Why You Should Use Solar Financing

When thinking of buying solar panels, many homeowners are faced with the option of paying cash or financing their solar panels. Both are great options, and we have discussed the pros and cons of both in a previous article. But there are multiple reasons why financing your solar panels is a good idea. Not only are […]

5 Important Factors When Choosing A Solar Company

How do you choose a solar company? Better question: How do you choose the RIGHT solar company? With so many solar companies vying for your business, it can feel like a nearly impossible task. Salespeople can be both helpful and persuasive in this process, but sometimes they may intentionally or unintentionally leave out crucial key […]

ROI Of Solar vs. Other Investment Option

Investing in solar energy can unlock loads of money you would otherwise send to the utility company each month. Instead, you could use that money to travel, renovate your home, invest in your children’s education, plan for retirement, start a new hobby, or upgrade your vehicle. But how good of an investment is solar energy? What […]

Do Solar Panels Work During A Power Outage

When the utility grid goes down during a power outage, battery backup can answer some important questions. Will your solar panels still produce energy? And will you still be able to use that solar energy? The answer is… maybe. Depending on whether your solar panel system is grid-tied or not, and whether there is battery backup […]

Solar Tax Credit Guide

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 […]

30% Solar Tax Credit Increase, Plus Battery And EV Tax Credits

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 Increased To 30% Extended To 2032

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 […]

The Fire Movement Solar Energy Secret

Saving a bunch of money and retiring early. Sounds like the dream, right? Well, for those who follow the FIRE Movement, it’s not just a dream. It’s a reality. And for many in the FIRE Community, solar energy is a secret to their savings and retirement success. By harnessing the financial benefits of solar energy, […]