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Are Solar Panel Warranties Important?

by Team Brightworks November 9, 2017

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.

5 Smart Ways to Green Your Home

by Team Brightworks October 30, 2017

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.

Winter Is Coming: 5 Strategies for Low Winter Energy Bills

by Team Brightworks October 20, 2017

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.

Brightworks Energy announces its Partnership Program

by Team Brightworks October 12, 2017

MARKHAM, Ontario, Oct. 13, 2017 — Brightworks Energy, one of Ontario’s fastest growing residential solar power and energy management providers, announces the release of its partner program, “Brightworks Partnerships.” The Partnership Program is designed to help consumers (homeowners and businesses) easily implement energy efficiency practices, and embrace a transition to solar power.

Through this Partnership Program, Brightworks Energy collaborates with new and established solar installation, energy efficiency, industry professionals and sales-focused companies—easing the process of generating new business, and reducing aggressive or negative competition.