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13 Best Solar Companies and Installers On The Market
In this post, we’re breaking down 13 of the best solar companies and installers on the market. Each of these companies will be highlighted by region with a description of who they are and why they made this list. Let’s dig in! Best Solar Companies by Region East Coast...
Solar Battery Bank: When to Have One and How it Works
A solar battery bank will allow you to take your energy-savings and efficiency to the next level. A solar battery can even offer other benefits like having power when the sun isn’t shining or when the grid turns off due to a storm or other unforeseen circumstances. A...
How to Avoid Solar Panel Scams
No one wants to get scammed. Today, scam calls are driving us all crazy—not to mention email inboxes full of junk and the newer method of texting junk to us. Yup, scammers are running rampant these days, especially within the home remodeling industry. The last thing...
Live In Minnesota? Renewable Energy Options + Solar Panels For Minnesota Homeowners
Due to the cold weather and lack of sunshine during some seasons, many homeowners believe that Minnesota isn’t an ideal location for solar roofing. But that’s not true. Solar panels are an excellent option for Minnesota, and they can help you save money on energy...
Understanding Off-Grid Solar: How Do Off-Grid Batteries Work?
Integrating solar panels into your home is a great way to save money, as well as reduce your carbon footprint. Today, we’re going to discuss one method for installing solar panels, called off-grid solar kits. In this post, we’ll be answering some common questions...
7 Steps To Finding The Best Solar Panels For Your Home
Finding the right solar panels for your home can be overwhelming. Beyond just finding the right panels and the right systems, you’ll need to find the right person to install the system for you. But we’re here to help make this process as smooth as possible. Here at...
When Does The Solar Tax Credit Expire? How To Take Advantage Of It While You Still Can
Perhaps the solar tax credit is one of the key factors in your decision to invest in solar for your home, or maybe you’re just learning about it now. Either way, the solar tax credit can help you get back a good portion of your solar system project costs. Today, we’re...
How to Maintain Your Solar Panels During Winter
Today’s solar panels are relatively maintenance-free. The sleek design, black-on-black color, and sophisticated technology mean that snow melts quickly, and other debris glides off without you needing to give it a second thought. However, here in the Midwest, heavy...
Meet The Badgers: Ian Peldonia
Welcome to our latest edition of Meet the Badgers, where we introduce you to the solar experts working at Sun Badger™ Solar. You’ve already had the pleasure of getting to know Noah Rothschild, a Senior Energy Consultant in Chicago, and James Watters, a Regional Sales...
Fake News: Solar Panels Can’t Be Installed in Winter
As the temperatures drop and snow continues to fall, most Midwesterners are hunkering down for several months of cozy hibernation. But not here at Sun Budger™ Solar! Our solar warriors are still out there--rain, shine or snow--completing solar panel installations on...