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Texas blackout: Why solar is the most reliable energy
Solar is the most reliable energy source in bad weather. They still work in snow, rain, and cold. Add batteries and you have power during blackouts
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What would happen if the GREEN Act passes in 2021?
Update: As of 16 August 2022 the federal tax credit for solar has been extended. This article has been updated to show the new rates. This month the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means reintroduced the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN)…
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Average American household could save $2,500 a year by going solar
Going solar, driving an electric vehicle, and switching to energy-efficient electrical appliances could save average American housholds $2,500 or more.
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What the next four years will look like for solar energy
The Biden administration has big plans for tackling climate change plus creating jobs, and residential solar energy plays a big part.
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What to know when going solar with JEA
The most important thing to know about how you are compensated by JEA is that they compensate you at the company's fuel rate.
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Solar power could win big in November’s election
An ambitious plan to put 500 million solar panels on rooftops all across America could go forward if solar power wins big in November's election.
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Why home batteries make sense in Texas
Home batteries can make a lot of sense in Texas by enabling you to avoid expensive peak rates and can maximize your savings with net metering
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Price of powering a home with batteries expected to fall
The cost of powering a home with batteries is expected to decline dramatically in the next few years. Off-grid living may be closer than you think.
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How solar power works in the fall
Solar power works in the fall, but power output is reduced. Thankfully there are ways to both manage and store power that can help.
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Could an EV power a home in an emergency
Yes, many EVs are capable of powering a home in an emergency. Some EVs have large batteries that can power a home for days.
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Virtual power plants: The future of the electrical grid
A virtual power plant (VPS) is made up of many energy producers including residential solar system owners who get paid for the power they produce.
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Fall is a good time to install home batteries in California
Fall is a good time to install home batteries in California because fall is when many public safety power shutdowns, also called blackouts, occur.