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...
Is Your Property Right for Solar?
When it comes to solar, not all sites are created equal. At Artisan Electric, we pride ourselves on being realistic with our customers and providing conservative estimates on the amount of energy their site could produce. This is how we can guarantee that your system...
Myth: Solar is Too Expensive
We’re not here to tell you what is and is not expensive. That is a relative opinion. Our customers all come from diverse financial backgrounds and have wide-ranging financial priorities. We are so happy that the solar community is growing and becoming more...
Conservation vs. Efficiency
Conservation and efficiency are words that often run in the same social circles. And as easy as it is to mix up the two, they’re quite different from each other. Conservation Conservation consists of simple changes in behavior that lower energy usage. It...
Myth: Solar Will Get More Efficient, So I Should Wait to Install
How Solar Adds Value to Your Home
Myth: My Homeowners Association will Never Allow Solar
We hear this concern a lot. Either homeowners are worried about what their HOA might or might not allow, or they’re convinced that solar is completely off the table. But we have some good news: Washington State Legislature does not allow HOAs to prohibit solar...
Myth: Solar Panels are High Maintenance
The amount of maintenance a solar system requires can vary by region and climate. However, in Western Washington, systems are generally low-maintenance for a few reasons. We don't have a lot of dust. Dust is a leading factor in decreased system efficiency, and places...
