Mar 17, 2023
Your electric bill is ridiculously expensive. But perhaps you’re keeping your cool. Maybe you believe that electricity will come down once short-term factors are resolved. A lot of people think that way. By the truth is that these rates hikes are going to continue for one simple reason: we are entering the age of electrification...
Mar 10, 2023
Looking to save money on your energy bills? Well, you’re in luck! With the solar tax credit, you can dramatically reduce your costs when installing a solar system on your home. For the last decade, the solar tax credit has helped millions of Americans offset the cost of going solar. But navigating the ins and...
Mar 03, 2023
So, you’ve heard the buzz about solar energy and are wondering if there’s such a thing as a free solar program? Unfortunately, the answer is no. But before you give up on your dream of owning solar panels, let’s talk about how solar panels can be close to free (or basically equivalent to free). When...
Feb 17, 2023
Introduction Are you considering investing in solar energy? If so, you’re not alone. Thanks to advancements in technology and increasing consumer interest, the solar energy industry is booming. It’s also becoming more and more accessible to everyday homeowners thanks to incentives like net metering and government tax credits. But let’s face it: going solar is...
Jan 18, 2023
Why rent, when you could own for less? This happens often in real estate. Many people end up spending more on their rent than they would spend on a mortgage. In some cases, this can make sense. Perhaps they don’t have enough for a down payment, or perhaps they don’t plan on living in the...
Oct 04, 2022
Every once in a while, we have a narrow window of opportunity. Homeowners are in such a window right now with solar energy. Because of generous tax incentives and state programs, solar is the most cost effective alternative to fossil fuel power. But rising interest rates and energy prices will soon impact even solar. While...
Sep 21, 2022
With Electricity spiking almost 50% this winter, the Governor has scrambled to find solutions. Meanwhile, citizen advocates demand Rhode Island Energy bear some of the pain. Governor Dan McKee previously wrote to Rhode Island’s Public Utilities Commission proposing multiple initiatives to help ease the pain of residential ratepayers. These proposals include the use of $32.5...
Sep 14, 2022
Rhode Islanders are facing a crisis. Electricity rates are rising nearly 50% on October 1st. Getting to specifics, if your average electricity bill is $150, it is about to jump to $220. That is a 47% increase. At 17.8 cents per kilowatt, this rate will be the highest on record. It is more than double...
May 31, 2022
All of these factors are important to consider when permitting your solar system, and can help streamline your process. Take the time to consider these often-overlooked aspects
May 18, 2022
You see them going up everywhere. Left and right, solar panels are popping up in neighborhoods. There is hardly a road I drive down that doesn’t have at least one home with solar panels. Often it’s more. I’m sure you’ve noticed too. What’s going on? Why are so many people choosing to go solar now?...
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