So you’re ready to take the solar energy plunge. You’ve decided to give into purchasing those sleek rectangles of sheeted silicon that sunbath uniformly on your roof. But how do you know which solar panel is the best option? The truth is there really is no drastic difference between solar panel technology. However, we will […]

Dark clouds roll in overhead. Dust devils dance down dirt roads. Crumpled Wanted Dead or Alive posters flutter across the street. It almost feels like the old west has taken hold of this modern world. Or maybe, we’re just being a little melodramatic. Yeah… that’s probably it. That’s because this blog post is all about […]

Children running through sprinklers. BBQs blazing. Fireworks popping. These iconic moments let us know summer has finally arrived. There’s nothing quite like sitting on your patio watching the sun set and enjoying a glass of beer or wine as the dog days of summer pass by. Did you know that a number of the country’s […]

Do you ever think about what the world will look like in 100 years? Probably not very often. In our day-to-day lives it’s hard to step back and look into the distant future. It’s easier to just assume everything will keep on going the way it is now. Unfortunately, the actions of our grandparents, parents, […]

SolarCity chairman Elon Musk said this week that a major goal of his company is to design “cool-looking, aesthetically pleasing” solar panels for homeowners. Yet the appearance of solar panels President Obama recently put on the White House is virtually unchanged from those originally mounted on the commander-in-chief’s home four decades ago by President Carter. […]

Well… not so quick. While adding solar panels will generate power for your home and save you money, it is not a free ticket to ride the energy waste train. It might surprise you, but we get this question often (okay, not using these exact words) which is why we want to “shine some light” […]

We’re proud to announce the first two winners of this year’s Mr. Energy of the month powered by Hanwha. The winning ball player, as selected directly by Giant’s fans is… Ángel Pagan. Ángel has been a power hitter for the San Francisco Giants for the last two years. He set a new record for home […]

A bald eagle perched upon a treetop. The American flag blowing in the wind on the backdrop of a crystal blue sky. A soldier standing proud, their chin held high. These are the symbols of freedom. Freedom that we owe to the sacrifices and determination of the U.S. military servicemen and women, who have left […]

This past week, President Obama announced his plan to boost solar power and promote energy efficiency in the U.S. The president took the stage in California last Friday to discuss his commitment to reach a goal of more than 850 MW of solar deployed in the nation – enough to power nearly 130,000 homes.   […]

Credit. One simple word that can makes us groan and instantly tune out any words that may follow. Credit scores and the agencies that evaluate our credit worthiness are probably not among our most favorite organizations, it’s probably safe to say that we can lump them with the IRS for least liked institutions. Unfortunately, in […]