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?�...

Considering making the switch to solar, but not sure how to choose a solar installer? From panels to transformers, the amount of information about solar you could learn about solar is mind-boggling. While you don't need to be an expert, Knowing which questions to ...

Once upon a time, most of us went to work in offices. Which usually meant that we used less energy at home simply because fewer people (or no one) were home during the day. Then 2020 happened. Since then we’ve seen a shift in how many of us work, and what that m...

Oregon is known for its unique weather - from gorgeous summer days to the rainy, winter months. Homeowners interested in saving by going solar, or who have a newly installed solar energy system, might be wondering how the weather throughout the year in Oregon will...

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, ...

With plenty of sunny days to enjoy the beauty of Montana in the summer, and crisp (if cold) winters, it’s no wonder we refer to our state as high, wide, and handsome. But homeowners interested in going solar, or who have a newly installed solar energy system, m...

Updated 6/23/23: We've seen some dramatically different weather over the last few years, as chilly temperatures stretch well into the Spring and storms upend our Summer plans. To meet these changing circumstances, we've updated this post to answer the question "Do ...

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 ...

What is community solar? It's a term many of us are seeing more frequently, possibly even on your power company’s website or your electric bill. How can homeowners know if the right choice for them is owning their own solar energy system, or temporarily investin...