1. Choosing Solar

Switching to solar has big benefits, if it’s a good fit for your home.

Energy efficient house iconStart your journey to clean energy with our overview addressing five key questions about solar. Then learn more about solar power’s environmental benefits; what kind of roof works for solar panels; and the first three steps you’ll take on the way to going solar.


Ground mount home solarGoing Solar: 5 Key Questions

Let’s look at answers to five basic questions about going solar. First, what kind of roof do you have? Does your roof get very much sunshine? What’s your electricity bill like? What kind of funding do you need and how can you save the most? And finally… can a single household going solar really help the environment?

forestYour Home’s Solar Panel Carbon Footprint

How much will solar panel installation really reduce your carbon footprint? Studies show that using solar instead of conventional energy could cut as much carbon emissions as planting 275 trees! Let’s look at some facts to find out how you can achieve a truly green solar panel installation for your home.

Solar roof guide installationSolar Roof Guide: Size, Strength, and Durability

Solar roof panels are the most popular way for homeowners going solar. Is your roof a match? Our solar roof guide will walk you through the three things your roof will need: 1) Strength to hold solar roof panels, 2) enough surface area to fit them, and 3) the longevity to match the roof panels you’ll have installed.

Home Solar Guide: Your First 3 StepsGuide to going solar choosing installer

Our home solar guide will walk you through the first three steps you’ll need to take on the way to installing solar power. First, look into options for funding your project. Next, choose a system to bring solar to your home. Finally, select a solar installer to work with for your project.