Rooftop solar can ease the burden of rising electric bills

2024-11-15T23:21:09+00:00

Texas consumers may be getting a bit of a shock on their utility bills. In Houston, CenterPoint’s transmission and distribution charge went up, effective September 1. Other areas of Texas are also seeing rising rates due to increasing population, more demand on the grid, and extreme weather taking its toll on the system. How much is it costing? In Houston, for example, if you use 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month, the Centerpoint hike has added an estimated average of $14.80 to your monthly bill. For 3,000 kilowatt-hours, the average monthly increase is estimated to be $44.50, or nearly $540 per year. [...]

Rooftop solar can ease the burden of rising electric bills2024-11-15T23:21:09+00:00

Four Ways to Protect Your Home Against Solar ‘Bad Actors’

2024-08-23T04:04:59+00:00

Going solar in Texas is a great investment – saving on electricity bills and reducing your carbon footprint. But it's important to be cautious and informed to avoid scams and make the best decision for your home. The rising incidence of fraud and bankruptcies in solar is well documented. One-star ratings on Solar Reviews have increased more than 1,000% since 2018. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has even gone so far as to issue a consumer advisory about the pitfalls of solar loans and finance schemes. Just last week, SunPower – one of the largest and oldest solar technology companies in [...]

Four Ways to Protect Your Home Against Solar ‘Bad Actors’2024-08-23T04:04:59+00:00

New Braunfels Homeowner Prevents Power Outages and Saves with Solar and Battery Backup

2024-08-05T03:42:01+00:00

For most people, installing a rooftop solar system might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience – usually, that’s all it takes. Solar energy systems last 25 years or longer and with regular maintenance they’ll often churn out power for another 25. But Robert B of New Braunfels, TX, is now on his fourth solar system, his first from Longhorn Solar. Robert and his wife have moved around a lot, and everywhere they go, their home is powered by the sun. After several years living everywhere from Hawaii to Florida, the couple settled down in beautiful New Braunfels, Texas. Their back porch looks out [...]

New Braunfels Homeowner Prevents Power Outages and Saves with Solar and Battery Backup2024-08-05T03:42:01+00:00

Hurricanes and Solar: Can Battery Backup Power Through the Storm?
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Hurricanes and Solar: Can Battery Backup Power Through the Storm?

2024-07-18T01:23:24+00:00

At the peak of the Hurricane Beryl power outage, more than 2 million Houston-area residents struggled to get by in the sweltering summer heat without electricity. The delayed restoration of power — still not complete — highlights the advantages of having rooftop solar power paired with battery storage. Those equipped with their own power generation and backup systems were able to weather the hurricane and its aftermath with some degree of normalcy. Hurricane Beryl caused extensive storm damage throughout the Houston area. Photo: Meridith Kohut/NY Times Solar panels aren’t immune to storm damage, of course, but they’re built to [...]

Hurricanes and Solar: Can Battery Backup Power Through the Storm?2024-07-18T01:23:24+00:00

Seven Myths About Residential Solar: Separating Fact from Fiction

2024-03-13T19:04:15+00:00

Texans are increasingly choosing to go solar as a way to both reduce electricity costs and protect their homes from grid instability. A residential solar system is a great way to hedge against rising utility bills, and when paired with battery backup can provide energy independence during our hot Texas summers and increasingly unpredictable winters. But despite the growing popularity of solar, several myths and misconceptions persist. In this blog, we aim to debunk some of these common myths and shed some light on the truth behind residential solar energy. Myth #1: Solar Panels Are Only for Green Consumers One pervasive [...]

Seven Myths About Residential Solar: Separating Fact from Fiction2024-03-13T19:04:15+00:00

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Rooftop solar can ease the burden of rising electric bills

Four Ways to Protect Your Home Against Solar ‘Bad Actors’

New Braunfels Homeowner Prevents Power Outages and Saves with Solar and Battery Backup

Hurricanes and Solar: Can Battery Backup Power Through the Storm?

Seven Myths About Residential Solar: Separating Fact from Fiction

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