LOUDOUN COUNTY — Virginia and Dominion Energy officials gathered at Dulles International Airport Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a solar, battery storage and electric vehicle initiative that they said would be the nation’s largest renewable energy project at an airport. “We’re proud that Washington Dulles International will be the home of this project,” said […]
Will the solar tax credit be extended 2024? What is the solar tax credit for 2023 and 2024? The solar panel tax credit for 2023 (taxes filed in 2024) is 30% of eligible costs. This will remain at 30% for the tax year 2023 to 2032. Will there be solar credits in 2023? Federal Solar […]
Robotic pool cleaners are the best thing since sliced bread for swimming pool owners, saving you from the worst part of the maintenance experience: vacuuming the bottom of the pool and scrubbing the waterline. I have talked to some people who claim they find doing this chore manually to be relaxing, but I think they […]
What is the new solar law in Nevada? The bill requires utilities to open up access to Nevada solar power to the state’s low-income residents. AB 465 creates community programs in which at least 25% of participants must be low-income, expanding access to solar beyond those who can afford a traditional rooftop array. What is […]
Choosing to add small-energy resources, such as solar panels or backup generators, may seem like a good personal decision. But more and more, we’re seeing how homes with such equipment can help out large electric grids when necessary — with the added benefit that the customers are paid for sharing their power. This week, two […]
Disadvantages of solar energy include high initial cost, inability to work on all roof types, and sometimes difficulty finding a reputable and local installer (depending on where you live). Do solar panels work in winter? How cold is too cold for solar panels? Solar panels need sunlight, not heat, to produce energy. They make electricity […]
