Customer Referrals
There’s a reason we consider our customers family. As a small, local business, we are first and foremost run by creating and maintaining strong relationships with the people we do business with. Many new customers we receive have been referred to us by previous...
DIY Solar: When it is and is not a Good Idea
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects sound like a rewarding and inexpensive alternative to buying a full-price item. But DIY solar rarely falls into this category. We’re not just talking about an upholstered chair or a pair of shorts here. Attempting to DIY your...
SolarEdge EV Charging Inverter: An Efficiency Game Changer
One of the best things you can do to save money and reduce your carbon footprint is to switch to an electric vehicle.The next smartest thing you can do is power it with solar. Now, for the first time ever, there is a market solution that pairs them both...
What is Net Metering and Why is it Important?
We talk a lot about net metering, but it’s still not discussed enough. In many states, it’s controversial. Find out what it is and why Net metering is one of the most substantial ways solar is even viable in Washington state. What is net metering? Net...
Help Us Bring I-1631 to the Ballot
The Carbon Fee Initiative, I-1631 is nearing its deadline, and we need your help. If this initiative can collect enough signatures, it will be on the ballot in Washington on November 6, 2018. If passed, I-1631 will put a fee on carbon emissions and invest...
Exciting Tesla Announcement – Preferred Installer EV Charging Stations
Customers, partners, and friends, we have some very exciting news! We've been a Tesla electric vehicle (EV) Charging Station preferred installer for the residential sector for some time now. After completing the required Tesla-standard training, Artisan...
Solar Wordbank
When you've been working in the solar industry as long as we have, you know the language like you know...well...solar. Sometimes we forget that not everyone is familiar with the terms we use on a daily basis. Our Solar Word Bank is here to fix that! Check...
Bringing Sun to the Rain City: Could Seattle Be Run Completely on Solar Power?
Bringing sun to the rain city - could Seattle be run completely on solar power?While Seattle isn’t exactly known for sunshine, solar power offers a particularly promising renewable energy solution. The US Department of Energy claim that more power from the sun hits...
Advice to Future Solar Owners
Going solar is a big decision - one that most people only make once in their lives. We asked past customers what they’d tell themselves if they could go back and start their solar journeys over again. If you’re considering implementing solar into your life, or have...
Solar Power Myth vs Fact
There's a lot of buzz surrounding solar power these days. Whether you're an experienced solar owner or you've only begun to learn about it, the information out there probably seems contradictory and confusing. There are a lot of solar myths floating around...