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Category Archives: Roof

The Rubber Hits the Roof

January 29, 2018

These homeowners didn’t have a good roof for solar on the house, so they had us install solar electric on the flat rubber roof of their garage. The solar is covering 35% of their electricity needs. Some people might be disappointed to only offset 35% of their bill, when their neighbors are eliminating bills altogether. […]

Passive and Active Solar

January 24, 2018

These homeowners modified their Cape style home to include passive and active solar energy systems. The row of windows in the first photo collects sunlight and heat in the winter, and keeps heat out in the summer. On the roof is the active solar energy system we installed. Solar panels convert the sun’s rays into […]

Green Earth, Green Money

January 22, 2018

It’s easy to help the Earth when it saves you money too. This solar energy system offsets 29,800 pounds of CO2 per year, which is like planting almost 11 acres of trees! In 5 years it will have paid for itself and after that, it’s decades of free electricity. Here’s what the customer said about […]

Shady Roofs Can Work

January 17, 2018

When solar first started becoming popular, only roofs that were “80% TSRF” — meaning they could produce 80% of the ultimate (100%) — came with acceptable break-even points. By break-even, we mean the point in time at which the system will have paid for itself through electricity savings and green income. But panel prices have […]

A Mature Technology

January 8, 2018

While solar panel technology is very mature and no longer advancing by leaps and bounds (read Mark’s blog article about if and when panels will become outdated), the components that come with the panels continue to improve. For example, all-black panels like these blend into the roof better. And AC micro-inverters like the ones in […]

Two Years Later

January 3, 2018

Ever wonder how people feel about their solar energy, and their installer, a few years after having the system put in? Here’s what this customer wrote in a Facebook review on Nov. 8, 2017: “I’ve had my system for over 2 years, have not paid 1 electric bill since and currently have a $600 credit […]

A Year of Solar

January 3, 2018

“Working with New England Clean Energy was simple and easy. They got quotes to me fast with clear breakdowns, on-boarding from contracts, payments, and step-by-step instructions was easy, and the panels were installed sooner than I expected…we’ve had an easy time (and no electric bills) in the year we’ve had our panels up.” — Comments […]

“Smooth and Easy Installation”

January 3, 2018

“Smooth and Easy Installation” — that’s how this homeowner described his solar experience with New England Clean Energy, on independent website Solar Reviews. He went on to say: “Installation was at a second home, and I was not able to be there most of the time – gave NE Clean Energy the key and they performed […]

An Effective Rate Reduction

December 20, 2017

By shifting his electricity budget from the utility to his own solar energy, this New England Clean Energy customer effectively lowered his average price per kilowatt-hour from the utility rate of $0.21 to $0.08 (over 25 years). The savings are immediate — his system is generating more than $200 in electricity a month.  

Impeccable Solar

December 20, 2017

“Impeccable. Being hesitant at first, New England Clean Energy arranged for a visit to a nearby resident where I was able to discuss all aspects and experience with his solar system. At no time did I feel pressured. Clean Energy’s proposal was thorough and easy to understand, the installation process itself very professional throughout. I […]