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Which Appliances and Activities Use the Most Energy in My House?
Have you ever wondered where all that energy in your home is going and how you can reduce your electricity bills? Understanding which appliances and activities consume the most energy in your house is the first step towards making your home more energy efficient. Energy usage…
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What Does it Take to Get Permission to Operate (PTO)?
When it comes to installing new solar systems or making significant modifications to existing ones in your home, you may have heard the term “Permission to Operate” (PTO) thrown around. But what exactly is PTO, and why is it important? To help newcomers unpack the basics,…
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How to Prepare for and Manage a Power Outage with Solar
Solar power is a dependable and eco-friendly energy source, but occasional power outages due to storms, equipment failures, and even wildlife interference can still occur. It’s essential to be ready and know how to handle backup power during such situations, especially if outages in your area…
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Why Do I Need Permission to Operate (PTO) from My Utility Company?
We know you are excited to get your residential solar system up and running. However, there’s an important milestone you must cross off your list first: PTO, or “Permission to Operate.” It’s the final approval from the utility company that allows you to switch on your…
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Why Adding a Battery to Your Solar System Is a Game-Changer
You are gathered at home during the hottest (or coldest) time of year, entertaining a hungry crowd, and without warning the power goes out. You think to yourself, “What am I going to do now… Is it time to consider a solar panel system with a…
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How the Freedom Forever 25-year production guarantee works
Not only do we take pride in our products and installations, we even guarantee the amount of power your solar system will produce for a full 25 years. Guaranteed production. Zero worry.
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How to claim the federal tax credit for solar energy
To file for the federal tax credit for solar energy you'll need to file IRS form 5695 with your taxes at the end of the year.
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The Freedom Forever installation process
At Freedom, the very last thing we want is for homeowners to feel left in the dark. To help with that communication, we've created a complete breakdown of our installation process. Take a peak inside our operation and see how we make the process as fast…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Net Billing Tariff
On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously voted to eliminate the state’s solar net energy metering (NEM) program. Instead, the CPUC replaces NEM with a “Net Billing Tariff”. The key change is that customers will no longer receive retail credit for solar…
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A victory for solar — The Inflation Reduction Act
The American Energy Deal is official! On August 16, 2022, the most significant climate and clean energy bill in the US was signed into law. H.R. 5376, better known as The Inflation Reduction Act, includes policies that will promote the solar industry’s goal to account for…
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10 unexpected habits to help our planet this Earth Day
As summer approaches and the sun is out longer, we are taking advantage of the great outdoors. But, it is important to understand the implications our summer activities have on the health of the Earth. Here are 10 small habits you can implement today that will…
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14 reasons to fall in love with solar power
This time of year, love is in the air and there’s electricity all around! We might be biased, but we believe there are so many reasons to LOVE solar power for your home or business. In fact, we have 14 reasons why we’ve fallen hard for…