Combat Gas Prices with a Solar PV Installation (Really!)
Tired of high gas prices? An electric car, combined with a solar PV array, can give you clean, free, renewable power for your car.
Energy Incentives & Savings
What is a Smart Meter? Who Is It Really Smart For?
If you’ve heard a lot about “smart meters” lately, here’s the deal… A smart meter is a digital device that replaces your analog (dial) electric meter. A technician doesn’t need…read more +
HelioPower Gives Back for the Holidays
With the holiday season quickly approaching, HelioPower has teamed up with Canadian Solar and Power to the People to give the gift of solar. Their joint campaign, “Help for the…read more +
Solar Panels: Even with New Developments, The Time Is Now
If you follow the news about renewable energy, you’ll see developments on the horizon that promise to make solar panels thinner, less expensive and more efficient. This is part of…read more +
Solar Energy is Not “All or Nothing”
When you first begin researching a solar PV array to provide clean, renewable energy for your home, you may dream of completely getting rid of your electric bills or even…read more +
Incentives Make the Difference in Solar Installations in California and Beyond
In a recent post, we talked about how California accounts for 56% of our country’s residential solar power. While this information could indicate the state is living up to its…read more +
Does Your Meter Really Run Backwards After a Solar PV Installation?
I won’t forget the first time I heard a Long Island-based solar energy advocate speak at my local library about the benefits of solar energy. When he talked about his…read more +
Is Solar Hot Water Heating Cost Effective?
When we first moved into our new neighborhood, we knew it was the place to be. Our neighbor across the street had solar panels on her home for hot water…read more +
Solar Power Rivalry Heats Up Between New York and New Jersey
New York and New Jersey will fight about practically anything; their rivalry is nearly legendary. Who owns the Statue of Liberty? Why is the Jets football team, which plays in…read more +
Solar Leasing: 5 Ways Solar Panels Are Different From Cars
Most personal finance experts will tell you leasing a car is a bad idea. After all, cars depreciate in value very quickly, and you’ll never get anything back on your…read more +
Add It Up: Solar Energy Can Save You Lots
Solar energy is working in our favor, especially when it comes to our wallets…