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Is Rooftop Solar Affordable?
There are a lot of misconceptions out there that going solar for your home is too costly for the average homeowner. But when you consider your standard energy options, and the rising costs of energy worldwide, it’s easy to see that a solar power energy system can pay...
From Clean Energy to Clean Disposal: Recycling Your Solar Panels
There are so many benefits to going solar, and among them the benefit to the planet by offsetting other forms of energy that pollute our atmosphere. But solar panels don’t last forever. In fact, they degrade in performance over time, with panels able to grab and...
What You Need to Know About ITC Credits in 2021
Time is ticking for getting the best federal solar tax credit for your solar energy system. The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) can help you keep costs down, allowing you to deduct 26% of the cost of your solar energy system on your federal taxes. But you’ll want to...
Solar Energy Is a Positive Force in Climate Change
Keeping our world green means taking active measures to reduce or eliminate fossil fuels and other non-renewable resources. Natural gas, nuclear, oil, coal—these traditional energy sources have proven bad for the environment, and on top of that, they’re getting more...
Solar for Commercial Purposes: Why Businesses Need to be Solar Power Trailblazers
As the effects of global warming continue to worsen around the world, scientists release increasingly dire reports concerning the trajectory of Earth’s climate. A future that is powered more by renewable resources, like wind and solar, is a future in a more liveable...
Women In Solar Energy: An Interview with Project Coordinator, Ally Basham
For Women's History Month, Simply Solar is taking the time to amplify the voices of women in solar energy. To kick off the month, we chatted with one of our Project Coordinators, Ally Basham! 1. How long have you been with Simply Solar? I have been here for almost 3...