The best position for solar panels is towards the south, but west and east-facing roofs can work too. A 30-degree angle is suitable for the best year-round solar production, but anywhere from 15 to 40 degrees can give you enough good energy production. If you have the...

When I moved to Florida, I bought a home with a roof about 10 years old. I have made improvements to this home, including going solar, which turns out has added the most value to my home. However, my older roof has concerned me now because it is 13 years old....

What will it cost to “go solar”? It’s impossible to answer that question simply with a dollar amount because every home and business has different roof characteristics and electricity needs, which must be evaluated before a dollar amount can be estimated. Here are...

Would you like to lower your electric bill? Well, your water heater is one of the most energy-hungry appliances in your home! Water heating can account for 15%-20% of your electric usage, depending on how much and how often you use it. Makes sense to turn it off...

Eeeek! There’s a hurricane coming! If you have solar panels on your roof, chances are you are in better shape than your neighbor who doesn’t. Hurricanes have already raged through areas where solar panels have been installed, and the results show that solar panels can...

The most common estimate of the average payback period for solar panels is six to ten years. This is a pretty wide range because there are many factors that will influence 1) the number of years it can take to pay off your panels, and 2) the monthly savings you can...

Every state has its regulations for solar, but in Florida, Statute 163.04 forbids H.O.A.s to prevent a property owner from installing solar. This statute states that a deed restriction, covenant, declaration, or similar binding agreement may not prohibit or have the...