Considering investing in a solar energy system? One of your main questions is probably about how solar energy systems use light or heat generate power. The simple answer is the sun. But do panels use light or heat to turn that energy into electricity? It’s a...

Wondering what makes energy renewable or not? Renewable energy is energy that comes from a source that isn't finite. For example, the sun, wind, rain/water, heat, and waves are all renewable energy sources – with a little help from some cool technologies. In 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...

Homeowners across Montana are looking for energy independence and choosing solar. By doing so, they're able to go from rate hikes and dirty energy to clean electricity generated by rooftop solar. The key element is net metering, a program that allows solar system own...

Top-Rated Solar Provider Excited to Help Montana Achieve Sustainability Purelight Power, Oregon and Iowa’s top-rated solar installation company, is bringing affordable solar energy to the community of Billings, Montana starting October 11.  In discussing the...

If you’re a homeowner in Montana considering the switch to solar, saving money on utilities is likely on your mind. With electric rates for many Montana homeowners some of the highest in the region, the option to wipe out your power bill and generate all electri...

How are homeowners saving every month when they switch to solar? The answer is net metering. When considering a switch to solar for your home, you might come across many new terms. One of those terms, net metering, can be a bit more confusing to comprehend.  At P...