March 8, 2019
Winter always brings cold, snow, and a yearning for spring. But for us it also comes with questions from both old and new customers about their unexpectedly high electricity bills. Truth is, there is always a reason; the issue is just ferreting it out. Seasonal Impacts In winter the days are shorter, the sun is… Read the entire post »
March 4, 2019
One of the things that people in the solar industry like to joke about is we’re all taking a ride on the “Solar Coaster”. Meaning, it is a very up and down business as public opinion and policies sometimes change at an alarming rate. But the truth is we know it is the same for… Read the entire post »
December 10, 2018
It’s been a busy last month or so for climate change news. The biggest of the published findings was the Fourth National Climate Assessment from the US Government released over the Thanksgiving weekend. And the media coverage has been pervasive, covering everything from the fires in California to those few that still believe it isn’t… Read the entire post »
August 13, 2018
The MassSolar website has an intriguing analysis on its blog today about the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, where new units are under construction. A higher than anticipated cost for the project has just been announced, pushing the total price to $18.4 billion. Our friends at MassSolar ask: “How much electricity could you generate… Read the entire post »
July 30, 2018
If the extremely hot July we’re having has you cursing the sun, think again. Because solar energy systems in New England, powered of course by the sun, are having a real, measurable and positive impact on electricity prices and the planet in this oppressive heat wave. The evidence of this will turn you from a… Read the entire post »
June 18, 2018
Guest post by Mike Gonet, Senior Partner at Classic Metal Roofs. New England Clean Energy and Classic Metal Roofs have collaborated on many successful metal roof/solar projects. If you are considering having a solar electric system added to your roof, why install it on a roof that won’t last as long as the solar… Read the entire post »
May 15, 2018
When I fondly call some of our customers “old timers” I’m not talking about their ages. I’m talking about how long they’ve been proud solar owners, saving on their electric bills and helping the planet. In the past few months, we received these comments from people who went solar three to 10 years ago. If… Read the entire post »
April 25, 2018
For ages, I and many other solar advocates have been saying solar benefits all, not just those who own it, by reducing utility costs which should translate into lower rates for utility customers. Now, hard proof is emerging that these benefits are materializing as solar becomes established as the new energy standard. How does solar… Read the entire post »
October 17, 2017
Solar…the new normal…today’s energy standard…it’s “everywhere” and benefiting “everyone” as this infographic shows. And really, do I even need to put “everyone” in quotations, because we all do benefit from cleaner air? If you liked this article, you might also enjoy: The Solar Revolution is Over Can My Solar “Green Income” Be Taken Away?… Read the entire post »
July 21, 2014
Is it better to buy or lease a solar electric system for your home? I think the solar industry has room for both models, just like the car industry does. Still, the debate rages on, fueled by new information about the pros and cons of leasing, and of purchasing, which are just coming to light… Read the entire post »
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