Pros and Cons of Solar Energy
Written by Davey Newlove Solar energy is no longer a budding, new technology — it has fully arrived. With incentives like the federal income tax credit (ITC), millions of homeowners have been installing solar panels on their homes. When making the decision to install solar…
If You Are On Georgia Power And Still Don’t Have Solar, You Need To Pay Attention
Written by Chris Reilly In late 2019 the Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved a motion requiring Georgia Power to purchase excess solar power at the retail rate over the course of the month, in what is known as “monthly net energy metering”. That is…
Tier 1 Solar Panels
Written by Chris Reilly WHAT EXACTLY IS A “TIER 1” SOLAR PANEL? You’ve probably heard by now, confidently stated by a solar electric salesman, something like: “We use only Tier 1 solar panels”. As in, “That pretty much settles everything regarding your quality concerns”. Uh,…
MACRS and Bonus Depreciation
Written by Sarah Lozanova Georgia businesses are increasingly taking advantage of solar energy. Numerous organizations are installing solar panels on manufacturing plants, medical clinics, golf courses, hotels, retail stores, office buildings, farms, and rental properties. Calculating the net solar system cost Rising electricity prices erode…
Looking Ahead to 2021
Written by Davey Newlove I think it’s safe to say that 2020 has been quite an unusual year for everyone! We’ve all endured state lockdowns due to the coronavirus, and many industries have had major challenges to overcome. The solar industry has been no exception….
The Importance Of A NABCEP Certification
Written by Davey Newlove When customers are looking into installing solar panels on their property, they normally look for solar installers with certifications. This helps a customer decide which installer will do the best work for them. There are many certifications that solar installers can…