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Grid-tied solar vs off-grid: Which is the better investment
Many homeowners dream of going off-grid. But does going off grid make financial sense? The short answer is: Not yet. For now, you get the greatest return on investment by going with a grid-tied solar system. In fact batteries only make sense for homeowners who pay…
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Residential solar panels: Pros and cons
Solar panels have many pros and just a few cons. Thankfully, with smart planning, the cons can be minimized or avoided. Going solar is an excellent investment in your home that pays dividends in energy savings for decades to come. This article will help you get…
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What is the return on investment of a solar system
Calculating your return on investment for going solar is fairly straightforward. You'll need to get information from your utility bill, and find out about state and local incentives in your area. Essentially, the amount you now pay for electricity represents your potential return on investment when…
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Home solar power can help prevent wildfires
Home solar power can save you lots of money on utility bills. But did you know that it could also save your home and even your life? It's true! Home solar power can help eliminate dangerous electrical transmission lines that spark deadly wildfires. Home solar power…
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Freedom Forever joins Solar Rights Alliance
Home solar power is an important part of California's plan to go 100% renewable. It's time for Sacramento and the utility companies to treat home solar that way. Lobbyists have worked for year to advance the interests of utility company investors. It's time for someone to…
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PG&E Bankruptcy will hit ratepayers and home solar hard
PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Jan. 29th 2019 due to wildfires caused by their equipment. Ratepayers will bear the brunt of court awards
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So Cal Edison hits home solar with a rate change
So Cal Edison announced new Time-of-use rates that will hit home solar power system owners hard. The new rates will move peak hours to later in the evening, after home solar systems have stopped producing power. It will also reduce daylight rates to super off peak…
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Rooftop solar and net metering: The facts
Net metering is a method of supplying electricity to the grid from your home solar power system that your utility company then pays you for. 38 states have net metering policies in place. Even in states that don't have net metering policies, you can still make…
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How much money can a solar power system save
A solar power system can save a homeowner thousands of dollars over the lifespan of the system. The average homeowner will break even in 8 - 10 years. The system will last 25 or more years. Everything the system earns after the homeowner breaks even is…
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Who is Freedom Forever
Freedom Forever is one of America’s fastest-growing residential solar power companies. We provide rooftop solar power systems for homeowners in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Nevada. Our 25 year production guarantee ensures that you will receive all the power and savings we promise your system will deliver.…