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Is Your House a Good Fit for Solar Panels?

A professional evaluation is the best way to find out whether your house is good for solar panels. Schedule your free, no-pressure evaluation today with Solar Power Pros—the leading local solar installer on the Front Range.

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How Much Money Will You Save With Solar Panels?

How Much Money Will You Save With Solar Panels? Solar panels are popping up all over the place in Colorado. Your neighbors won’t stop talking about how much money they’re saving on their electric bills, but you’re not sure you believe it. It all sounds a little too good to

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How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need? With our bountiful sunshine throughout every season of the year, going solar is a smart choice for Colorado homes in 2024. However, solar energy systems are an investment, and you probably want to know exactly what you’re signing up for, including how many

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Solar Panels & EV Charging: Everything You Need to Know

Solar Panels & EV Charging: Everything You Need to Know Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking over the world (or at least its major highways). There were more than 2.13 million EVs on the road in the US in 2021, and that number has only increased in the years since.   

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Solar Panel Pros & Cons: An Honest Breakdown

Solar Panel Pros & Cons: An Honest Breakdown Residential solar panels have a long list of benefits that make them worth the investment for most homes. But there are also some drawbacks to installing solar panels. Before you make a decision, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of

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How Solar Panels Work with Your Electric Bill

How Solar Panels Work with Your Electric Bill Electricity bill savings are the number one reason why homeowners install solar panels. But how do solar panels save you money, exactly? And do they really eliminate your electricity bills? In this guide, we explain how solar panels work with your electricity

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How Solar Panels Impact Home Value

How Solar Panels Impact Home Value Installing solar panels is good for your wallet, and it’s also good for your home’s value. According to Zillow, houses with solar panels sell for 4.1% more than comparable houses without solar panels. That means an extra $9,274 for the median home!  In this

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How Solar Works in the Winter

How Solar Works in the Winter We can get some pretty intense winters in Colorado, with heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures. This has led many homeowners to wonder how solar panels work in the winter. The truth is that solar energy can actually do quite well during the colder months

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Complete Guide to Home Solar Panel Installation in 2024

Complete Guide to Home Solar Panel Installation in 2024 Installing home solar panels is a smart but big decision. Before you take the plunge, it’s important to learn as much as you can about solar panel installation. Getting the facts before you go solar will set you up for a

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The Complete Guide to the Federal Solar Tax Credit

The Complete Guide to the Federal Solar Tax Credit Did you know the government will help pay for your solar panel installation? It’s true—residential solar panels and batteries qualify for a 30% federal tax credit.    If you’re thinking about installing home solar panels, you don’t want to miss out

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Are Solar Batteries Worth It in Colorado?

Are Solar Batteries Worth It in Colorado? Installing solar battery storage has a lot of benefits for Colorado homeowners, but it’s not an insignificant investment. If you’ve had your eye on a battery storage system like the Tesla Powerwall for a while now but aren’t sure whether solar batteries are

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