There are now a variety of solar loans that allow solar shoppers to install a system for no money down! These loans do have associated fees that get passed down to the customers, but can still result in significant cost savings over time.
Until recently, solar leases were a very popular way for homeowners to go solar. For as little as no money down, a family could get a solar system installed on their roof.
Many solar shoppers are getting savvier. They are getting multiple bids from solar contractors for residential PV systems, but this can also cause confusion.
Once receiving these solar bids, shoppers must wade through a sea of solar equipment options, and it can be difficult to make an informed decision. It is important to closely examine the quality of the solar equipment before making a purchasing decision.
Solar panel warranties can vary among manufacturers, making it an important consideration before going solar. Product warranties help protect consumers enabling solar energy to be a safer long-term investment.
When we think of the cities of the future, we usually imagine something out of Blade Runner, a place where lights flash and buildings tower above drones and robots. Ribbons of hovering vehicles hang in the air, not a tree in sight anywhere. “Green” and “digital” don’t usually go hand-in-hand.
Nothing could be further from the truth. By all predictions, smart devices—products designed to adjust to behavior and conditions—will allow homeowners to be even greener than ever. Smart home devices have the power to save energy and water, monitoring consumption and creating energy-efficient settings.
It’s like having your mom remind you to turn off the lights—if your mom sent notifications to your phone. Here’s how it all works.
Let the Sun in South-facing Windows
The sun is low in the sky in the winter which allows it to stream in through your windows. In the northern hemisphere, south-facing windows and to a lesser extent east and west-facing windows can gradually heat your home with free solar energy.
There is a lot you can do to take greater advantage of passive solar energy by letting the sun stream in your southern windows.
