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Solar in Florida: Opportunities and risks to know
There are two risks when going solar in Florida. First, you may find your savings is less than expected if you don't understand how net metering works.
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Quiz: Guess the top solar states
Do you know what the top solar states are? Test your knowledge with our top solar states quiz. You might be surprised!
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Solar in New Mexico: Opportunities and risks
There are opportunities to save and and value to your home and very few risks when going solar in New Mexico.
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Solar in Rhode Island: Opportunities and risks to know
The risks of going solar in Rhode Island are few and far between. The biggest risk is if you wait too long and lose some current incentives
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Solar in Utah: Opportunities and risks to know
You face three risks of going solar in Utah. Not understanding how the tax rebates work, Not understanding how you are compensated, and system failure.
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National Road Trip Day: Celebrate with a US road trip
National Road Trip Day is here! If you are worried that high gas prices might spoil the fun, consider taking a road trip in an electric car.
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Solar in Massachusetts: Opportunities and risks to know
There are only a few risks of going solar in Massachusetts to consider, and with careful planning, those risks are easily overcome
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What is the best Nevada Energy rate plan for solar
Nevada Energy offers flat-rate and time-of-use plans in addition to optional demand pricing. The best plan depends on your electric usage.
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Does solar make sense in Arizona
Going solar in Arizona makes sense thanks to the state's abundant sunshine and generous incentive for going solar. Home batteries make sense too.
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Does solar make sense in California
Thanks to generous sunshine and Net Energy Metering, solar makes sense in California. Home batteries make sense too for households on Time-of-Use rates
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Does solar make sense in Colorado
Thanks to excellent incentives and generous solar credits, solar makes a lot of sense in Colorado. Credits you may be eligible for vary by utility. Learn all about the benefits of going solar in Colorado here.
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Energy-efficient home building: Frequently asked questions
Does it cost more to build an energy-efficient home? Surprisingly, studies have found that it may add only 2% to the cost of the building.