While solar panels provide a clean, renewable source of energy for your home, they also can be an inviting target for pests like birds and squirrels. These critters can damage or even destroy your solar panel system by chewing on the wires of the solar panels and...
Solar electric panels are a great investment that provides you with a safe, clean, and reliable renewable energy source that can last up to 25 years or more. But after the installation is finished and the system is turned on, how do you maintain the solar electric...
Installing solar panels on your home has taken the market by storm within the last decade. What’s not to love about having your home powered by solar energy? When you install solar electric panels on your home, you reap many benefits, including reducing your electric...
Solar energy has established itself as one of the best sources of renewable energy. Over the past five-ten years, solar has proved to become a leader in that sector. While many of the discussions of solar energy have been about its benefits, there are still several...
In the United States, New York is one of the handfuls of states that is emerging as a leader within the solar energy industry. The municipalities within the state of New York have been very generous with numerous different programs to incentivize residents to install...
During the summer months on Long Island, monthly averages can range from 78-82 degrees. With the weather being warm on the outside, many homeowners struggle to adapt ways to cool their homes without their electric bill skyrocketing. Many of the tips below are free and...
One of the many benefits of investing in solar energy is the overall tax benefits. These tax credits for solar energy systems allow both home and business owners to reduce the total cost of the installation. Overall there are two different types of tax credits that...
Here in Long Island, New York, we typically only have a healthy four months to enjoy and relax in your backyard pool. What if we told you that you could install a heating system that will not only extend your pool season by two months, but it also saves you money on...
Eco-friendly homeowners on Long Island rely on a variety of different green-friendly materials and techniques to achieve the goal of an energy-efficient home. From energy star appliances to LED lighting appliances, these tools can help, but solar panels have been on a...
There are numerous reasons why a homeowner would want to go with solar for their home, but cutting energy costs and improving your local environment is the most common. Most homeowners are also aware that solar energy is a great way to reduce their carbon footprint...