Winter and Solar Energy

Are you wrestling with the wintery doldrums or suffering from post-holiday blues? We have some news that will bring light to your day. Cold, sunny weather can be ideal for producing solar electric energy! In fact, some of the coldest parts of our planet have great potential to generate solar power. It sounds counter-intuitive, but…

Tips for Choosing a Contractor

As the solar industry continues to grow, options for installers are becoming more abundant. In fact, in some areas (like California) choosing a contractor might seem overwhelming. We’ve put together a simple checklist to help you make your decision. 1)     Make sure you know who your contractor is. Many solar companies (even very…

Solar Myths

Solar myths are a hot topic of conversation. You can find articles citing them here, here, and here. For simplicity’s sake, we’ve distilled the most common solar myths out there into the five most common that we hear among potential (or sometimes nervous) customers. 1)      Solar isn’t good for my bottom line right now. There will…

It’s National Roofing Week

It’s National Roofing Week   Did you know there is such a thing as National Roofing Week? It’s hosted by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and takes place each summer. This year, it’s June 5-11 so it’s coming to a close in the next couple days. What is the National Roofing Week and why is…