Top 10 Tips for Lowering Home Energy Costs in Texas

2023-09-26T21:34:45+00:00

Making the decision to install a solar system on your home is one of the best ways to reduce your overall energy costs in Texas. But with the summer we had, even with a solar system your utility bill may be higher than you expected. What can you do to maximize your savings and lower your energy costs even further? You don’t have to live in the dark. Here are our top 10 tips for optimizing your savings on energy: 1. Monitor Your Energy Usage. As the saying goes, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Tracking your electricity consumption with [...]

Top 10 Tips for Lowering Home Energy Costs in Texas2023-09-26T21:34:45+00:00

Are You Ready for the Next Texas Grid Failure?

2023-07-27T22:17:15+00:00

As the summer months continue, residents and businesses in Texas brace themselves for the possibility of yet another energy crisis.  The Texas grid has a history of struggles during hot and cold seasons, leaving millions without power during critical moments.  This article delves into the challenges the grid faces, the recurring issues with reliability, and the ways in which solar energy plus backup battery storage emerges as a dependable alternative to safeguard against future failures. The Texas grid has faced several challenges over the years, leading to severe disruptions in power supply. The most notable and catastrophic event occurred in February [...]

Are You Ready for the Next Texas Grid Failure?2023-07-27T22:17:15+00:00

Lower Your Energy Bill: A Guide to Switching from Traditional Energy to Solar

2023-06-26T19:18:53+00:00

In our last blog post, we discussed the benefits of going solar and how it can help you save money and contribute to a cleaner environment. This month, we're diving deeper into the process of switching from traditional energy to solar power. We'll guide you through what you need to know before your energy contract renewal, the differences in rates, the potential savings, and the overall process. So, let's get started! Step 1: Research Your Options Before Energy Contract Renewal Before your energy contract is up for renewal, it's essential to explore all available options to ensure you make the best [...]

Lower Your Energy Bill: A Guide to Switching from Traditional Energy to Solar2023-06-26T19:18:53+00:00

Why Go Solar: The Financial Benefits of Solar Energy

2023-06-26T17:59:13+00:00

Are you tired of paying high energy bills every month? Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment? If so, it's time to consider going solar. Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of energy that can power your home or business with sunlight. But the benefits of solar energy go beyond environmental responsibility. By going solar, you can save money on your energy bills and enjoy a steady, lower rate per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity. The Rising Cost of Energy Bills Energy bills have been on the rise for years, and the trend shows no signs [...]

Why Go Solar: The Financial Benefits of Solar Energy2023-06-26T17:59:13+00:00

4 Reasons Why Texas is a Top Solar State

2023-06-19T15:06:57+00:00

Texas is number one in a lot of things, like barbecue, rodeos, and friendliness. But Texas is also one of the nation’s top solar states, meaning there’re many homes in Texas producing a lot of clean energy. Precisely, 1,957,307 Texas homes were producing 17,247 megawatts of power in 2022. And, while Texas isn’t number one in solar, it is number two and poised to cinch the spot of leading the nation in solar. If you're deciding to go solar in Texas, here's what to know:  Number of Sunny Days in Texas Texas is known for its sun; we get a lot of it. [...]

4 Reasons Why Texas is a Top Solar State2023-06-19T15:06:57+00:00

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Net Metering

2023-08-15T15:29:46+00:00

So, you’ve heard all the great stuff about solar—it saves you money, it’s good for the environment, and sometimes your electric company will even give you credits. You’ll have grid independence and never have to worry about ridiculous energy bills again, all because of a wonderful little thing called “net metering”. Wait. Hold up. What’s that? We get a lot of questions about net metering, how it works, and why on earth tracking your energy use matters if you have your own energy production facility right on your roof. We did a round-up of some of the most common questions folks [...]

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Net Metering2023-08-15T15:29:46+00:00

What Is A Negative Energy Bill? (And How Can YOU Get One?)

2023-08-28T15:00:57+00:00

Once upon a time, you were tired of paying outrageously high electric every month. After much thought and deliberation, you decided to make the switch to rooftop solar, so that you’d be responsible for your own power, and not at the whims of the merciless grid. The installation process was quick and painless, and the panels on your roof looked sleek and futuristic, but the real moment of truth came when you got that first electric bill after your solar installation… and it was negative. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s just the reality of owning a residential [...]

What Is A Negative Energy Bill? (And How Can YOU Get One?)2023-08-28T15:00:57+00:00

Texans, Go Solar Before Summer Hits!

2023-06-20T18:28:38+00:00

Homeowners in Texas know how summer goes. As the weather heats up, you’ll spend more time out by the pool soaking up the sun, cooking burgers and hotdogs on the grill, and running barefoot on the lawn after lightning bugs. It’s a wonderful time of year—at least, right up until you get your first electric bill. With the temperature outside creeping up, you’re also turning up the A/C and spending more time inside using electronic devices, and that can be more than a little expensive. It’s no coincidence that we get a lot of requests for solar during this time of [...]

Texans, Go Solar Before Summer Hits!2023-06-20T18:28:38+00:00

How Does Investing in Solar Energy Benefit the Environment?

2023-06-26T19:23:20+00:00

When you choose to power your home with solar energy, you’re not just choosing lower electric bills, a localized energy system that offers grid independence, or a tax break. You’re also choosing a clean power source that will last for 25+ years, is powered by 100% renewable energy sources, and produces no emissions that will harm the environment. It’s not just the wisest choice for your wallet—it’s also the right choice to make so we leave the world we live in better for the next generation. Climate change is an ugly truth, and it’s up to each of us to fight [...]

How Does Investing in Solar Energy Benefit the Environment?2023-06-26T19:23:20+00:00
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