March 17, 2021
So you’re thinking about going solar. Or perhaps you’ve already taken the step of installing a few panels. But now you’re questioning whether your decision is making an economic or environmental difference for the nation at large. I mean, what role can your small-scale solar array play in aiding the shift from fossil fuels to… Read the entire post »
February 17, 2021
In 2020, we experienced not just a global pandemic but also devastating forest fires, hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves here at home. As a result of the record-breaking natural disasters in 2020, more people are realizing that (1) the climate is changing rapidly and (2) humans can play a role in managing it. Now, what does… Read the entire post »
January 18, 2021
Solar panels for housing are a great investment. Not only do they allow your family to save on electric bills, but they do it in a sustainable way for years to come. Generally speaking, solar panels are extremely durable and with no moving parts, they will generally require little to no maintenance. As of now, the… Read the entire post »
November 5, 2020
In our last financial blog we covered Power Purchase Agreements aka PPAs. PPAs are a good option for companies looking to install commercial solar panels when they wish to avoid taking out a loan or can’t make use of solar’s Federal Investment Tax Credit or depreciation tax benefit. But there are other options and depending… Read the entire post »
November 4, 2020
In New England, power outages are not uncommon. We have winter storms, summer storms, we’ve even had a perfect storm. Have you ever had all the food in your fridge spoil because your power was out? Or desperately needed wifi for your work-from-home meeting? It’s times like these when you can benefit from backup power.… Read the entire post »
October 8, 2020
Our last financial blog focused on commercial financing options so you know how to afford the cost of commercial solar panels. Today we are here to focus on just one of them and talk about power purchase agreements. It is important to weigh the pros and cons of each option for your specific needs. We… Read the entire post »
September 23, 2020
One of the most important things to think about before installing rooftop solar panels is to evaluate the condition of said roof. If not, there’s a chance you will have to pay to remove and reinstall your solar panels, just to do a roof replacement. Not only is that extra money nobody wants to spend,… Read the entire post »
September 23, 2020
A key part of figuring out if solar is right for your business is deciding how you want to pay for it. In fact, it is often the hardest question to answer. That’s because there are a lot of options for financing commercial solar and some are complex and thus confusing. But we aim to… Read the entire post »
September 9, 2020
We all know recycling is one of the easier ways to treat our earth and environment with respect. Solar panels are no different in that the materials that are leftover at the end of their life span would seem to have nowhere to go other than a landfill. And with the increasing number of solar… Read the entire post »
August 13, 2020
There’s a lot of information about solar panels online nowadays, but navigating it isn’t always easy. I have curated what I think are the most important things you need to know about solar right now. This is based on what we tell people who contact us with questions about solar for their home or business. … Read the entire post »
I started writing The Energy Miser in 2011 because I like to analyze energy issues and pontificate about my findings. Got a topic you want me to cover? Let me know.
