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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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Guide to Colorado Solar Incentives (2024)

Guide to Colorado Solar Incentives (2024) Installing solar panels is an investment, but there are ways to make it more affordable. There are several solar incentives available that reduce the upfront cost of a home solar panel installation and help you break even on your investment faster.    Solar Power

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Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?

Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage? One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are thinking about installing solar panels is whether they work in a power outage. The short answer is no—most residential solar panel systems are connected to the electric grid, and anytime

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How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

How Long Do Solar Panels Last? One of the main benefits of residential solar panels is their long lifespan. Most solar panels are warranted for 25 years, and they typically last for much longer than that!    Long lifespan, combined with low maintenance requirements, make solar panels a good investment

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Is Solar Worth it in Colorado?

Is Solar Worth it in Colorado? Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular in Colorado—the state has enough solar installed to power 589,898 homes! You’ve probably seen solar panels popping up on roofs in your neighborhood and started to wonder whether you should make the switch to solar, too.    Solar

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20 Reasons to Install Solar Panels in Colorado

20 Reasons to Install Solar Panels in Colorado Residential solar energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States economy, and it isn’t slowing down any time soon. The solar market is growing rapidly and there are currently more than 2 million solar energy systems installed in the

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Time of Use Rates: How to Avoid a Surprise Bill

Time of Use Rates: How to Avoid a Surprise Bill Are time-of-use (TOU) charges driving up your electric bills? You’re not alone! Homeowners across Colorado are feeling the strain of TOU charges, which increase your electricity rates during peak demand periods.    Shifting your electricity consumption to off-peak hours can

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Solar Panel Sizes and What You Should Know

Solar Panel Sizes and What You Should Know As solar PV has become mainstream over the past 30 years, improvements in technology have led to tremendous gains in the power a solar panel can produce. During that time, solar panels’ dimensions haven’t increased all that much despite gains of over

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Why Engineers Go Solar

People of all occupations and types go solar, but after being in this industry for almost a decade, I have noticed that a large portion of our customers tend to lean towards the STEM fields, specifically, engineering. As we collaborate with other solar companies across the country, I have been

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Why Choose Solar Power Pros in Denver?

Why Choose Solar Power Pros in Denver? With the speed at which all the natural resources are being consumed daily, the day is not far when all those deposits will run out for good. While this would have been a dreadful thought a few decades ago, it is not so

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Case Study of Saving with Solar Energy

Saving with Solar: A Case Study Solar energy is the future of American energy and saving with solar is easier than ever.   Experts estimate that our fossil fuel reserves will be completely depleted in 55 years (or less), making the switch to saving with solar all but inevitable.  

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