Michael renews solar certification
Michael completed the requirements last month to recertify as a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional. He is now certified until 2016. Certified solar installers have gone through rigorous training, have to demonstrate their skills in the field and must complete an intense exam. Insist that your solar energy system is designed and installed by a ...
Solar panel prices increase
For the first time since we began installing solar in 2008 our suppliers are telling us panel prices have gone up. Granted its not much, only about 2-3%, however it is still an increase. The prices have been driven down because there was a glut of panels on the market and now that other countries ...
Central PA Home Show
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the central PA home show. It is exciting to see so many people in central PA interested in solar energy. We would like to encourage everyone to contact their local solar energy installers to find out how much it would be to transition to clean green ...
Trying to save energy? Monitor it
Before installing Solar the best thing to do is look for ways to cut energy use in your building. You know the standard ways, change lighting, adjust thermostats, stop outside air from entering your building, insulate, as well as many others. Another good way is to monitor your energy usage so you can learn what ...
First time electric bill is reduced
One of the greatest things about installing solar is watching the look on people’s faces the first time they see their electric meter spin backwards. The cost of solar has come down so much that we have 3 customers in a row that are choosing to produce 100% of their energy from solar. One of ...
Choosing your electric supplier
Notice the little arrow pointing to the left under the 04 on the picture? This means I am producing electricity that is going back out to the electric grid and powering my neighbors houses. This also means that my electric meter is running backwards and I am getting paid by the electric company to produce ...
Reactions to climate change
What do you think when you read a phrase like this: “Greenland’s rapid loss of ice means we’re in for a rise of at least 1 metre by 2100, and possibly much more” Is your reaction “big deal I won’t be alive then”, or perhaps it’s “my kids or grand kids might see that”. What ...
How do you know your solar hot water system was installed correctly part 2
As we said last time it is very important that your solar hot water system be installed correctly. This is both so it performs at its best and is safe to operate. We talked about the issues on the solar side of the system now we will talk about the domestic side of the solar ...
How do you know your solar hot water system was installed correctly?
We got called to a home to service a solar hot water system that had a pump burn up. What we found surprised us and scared us at the same time. The system we worked on was missing several key parts that make a solar hot water system safe. These are the major components that ...
Why shop local this holiday season?
There is a new movement to shop local this holiday season. We personally try our best to shop local when there is a local company providing the service or product we are after. Here are the top 3 reasons we personally shop local when possible. Supporting the local economy – We love to support ...
