Solar has become a hot commodity for homeowners. As the demand grows, so has the solar industry, leaving homeowners to vet every company thoroughly.  Often, for lack of a better option, a homeowner will go solar with the most well-known company. It’s understand...

In Montana, the popularity of electric vehicles is rising as more drivers look for a way to beat high gas prices.  Curious about how you could go electric and save? What if I told you that you could charge your vehicle in your house without having an outrageous p...

Just this past summer, the residential solar industry in America set a new record. 1.36 gigawatts (or 1,360,000 kilowatts) or residential solar was installed. That solar represents power for over 750,000 homes! Right now, Purelight Power and many other solar power...

As the popularity of electric vehicles in Iowa continues to grow, more drivers are needing to charge their vehicles. But, those charging stations aren’t always very accessible. So what can you do? Many wind up charging their electric car at home. Homeowners m...

Amidst rocketing housing prices, Montana homeowners have been grappling with the impacts of inflation. Thankfully, this past week the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. Montana homeowners will see relief with tax credits, and save money at home. Howev...

Energy efficiency is vital in the modern climate, as summers get hotter and winters become more unpredictable. Although you can’t help where your home currently is, there’s a lot you can do to battle against the chills and frost that winter will bring your way...

What happens when a hydroelectric dam stops working in a drought?  With ongoing droughts across many parts of Oregon causing our lakes and rivers to drop, many of us are grappling with that question. Will homeowners in Oregon have to pay for higher rates? Or w...

As more homeowners in Montana claim their energy independence with solar, many are wondering how well solar panels handle Montana weather. From winter blizzards, strong Chinook winds, changeable spring weather, and of course the warm, dry summers, Montana’s weat...

With homeowners in Montana saving upwards of $39,000 on average with solar, it’s no wonder solar is growing from Billings to Missoula. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, there’s already enough solar in Montana to power 18,622 homes! But...