One of the most important factors when installing roof-mounted solar panels is the condition and structure of the roof. It’s vital that a roof be able to not only hold up the weight of the solar panels, but also withstand any wind loads that could pull on the roofing. And

Clouds and rain are dominant features of the Pacific Northwest. Cloudy, drizzly days are part of what makes this area of the country as beautiful and wild as it is. Can solar panels produce electricity in cloudy and rainy conditions? The quick answer is yes. Solar does work in cloudy and rainy conditions.

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

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

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

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