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Solar power is more affordable, accessible, and prevalent in the United States than ever before. Since 2008, U.S. installations have grown 35-fold to an estimated 62.5 gigawatts (GW) today. This is enough capacity to power the equivalent of 12 … [Continue reading]
There are a number of reasons why electricity usage spikes. The top reasons we see at energoboost.com are: Hot Weather: You may be really good at keeping tabs on your thermostat, but a long run of really hot days will make your air conditioner … [Continue reading]
We use electricity for many things in our lives and often do so without thinking twice about it. We turn on the switch for lights in our home and to turn on electronic devices all the time. Yet we need to do our best to save as much power as we can. … [Continue reading]
Before you invest in an expensive residential solar power system, you should make sure your home is a good candidate for a solar power system. Many homes do not make good candidates for residential solar power, so it is in your best interest to … [Continue reading]
There’s no doubt that solar energy will play a bigger and bigger role in how Americans get their energy in the coming decades. The fact that we are running out of fossil fuels and that the cost of fossil fuel is so high, combined with the fact … [Continue reading]
Because solar energy is becoming increasingly practical and cheap, scientists are always experimenting with new ways to use solar energy to power the products that people use every day. The newest trend of useable solar energy for consumers is … [Continue reading]
There are a lot of ways that you can use solar energy in your home to eliminate or at least cut down on your energy spending but you might be surprised to learn how many things you can run on solar power or solar energy. Here’s an in-depth list of … [Continue reading]
Most people want to install solar energy systems because they will help save money. Of course, it’s nice to help the environment but the bottom line for most consumers is that if they’re going to spend $20,000 on a solar energy system it should save … [Continue reading]
You already know that you can use the energy from solar panels to power things like your lights or appliances but there are lots of other ways that you can use solar energy around your home too. So if you don’t want the expense and hassle of … [Continue reading]
Still not sure if using solar power is the right thing for you? Here are the top five reasons why buying and installing solar panels to provide your home with solar energy make sense: 1. It helps the environment. This is a big deal. The less fossil … [Continue reading]
