Did the pandemic flip your life upside down? Companies and workers alike had to get creative to keep the wheels turning, with many employees switching to working from their humble abodes. Since COVID-19 began, more than 47 million Americans switched to working fr...

Having solar panels not only saves you money, but makes your house look snazzy with those sleek black panels. But you may be wondering how you’ll keep your panels in shape and produce energy with all the curveballs that mother nature has to throw at us in Iowa?�...

Will a solar system still produce enough power through cold, snowy winters? For many Iowans considering solar, that one question is at the front of their minds. It’s a fair question, but there’s no need for homeowners to worry. Despite any snowfall or storms, ...

Are you familiar with the term "carbon footprint"? If not, it might be time to learn what a carbon footprint is. In the Hawkeye State, Iowans produced approximately 76 million metric tons of CO2 (carbon dioxide) in 2017, according to the most recent data from the ...

Updated 04/02/2024: We've updated this guide with more information about how solar energy powers homes and how renewable energy is reshaping the United States. Did you know 350 gigawatts of solar energy were installed globally in 2023? As more homeowners become aw...

With thousands of Iowa homeowners going solar, it's obvious that home solar is here to stay. But how can solar work in Iowa during the winter? The answer is net metering, a process that helps homeowners who go solar save money year-round – Even when there's snow on...

Why are Iowa homeowners making the switch to solar and investing in energy efficient electric appliances now? With rising costs for electricity from power companies across the US, the option to wipe out your power bill and generate all the electricity your home ne...