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...
Myth: Solar Uses more Energy than it Produces
Like all energy sources, manufacturing solar PV systems does require energy use. But is it worth what the PV systems will be producing? Absolutely. The real myth here is that solar PV systems cannot make up for the initial energy investment. This is...
Myth: Solar Doesn’t Work in Cold or Cloudy Places
This is the most common misconception regarding solar. “Does solar work in the Pacific Northwest?” is a question we continue to receive, regardless of how many times we discuss it. If you look outside on a cloudy, rainy, cold day, it’s difficult to...
Guest Post: Financing Your Solar with PSCCU
There are a lot of reasons why we love Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union (PSCCU) - and why 75% of our customers finance their solar installations with PSCCU’s Solar Loan. Here are just some of them: The Solar Loan can be issued for up to $70,000 and cover other...
Unionized Solar Installers for Tesla Powerwall+ and Silfab Solar
If you’re interested in solar power and battery backup systems for your home, you’re looking for a trusted, dependable installer.…