Guest Post: Faith and Sustainability
Artisan Electric recently installed an 11.76 kilowatt (kW) solar system at All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island, Washington. We love working with spiritual organizations as they offer a unique and purposeful perspective on what it means to take...
What Labor Day Means to Us
Labor Day is not just another 3-day weekend. We tend to overlook the meanings of holidays when they mean long weekends. But Labor Day celebrates one of the most important advancements in American history. Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? Labor Day is a...
Guest Post: Why I’m Voting Yes On I-1631 (yeson1631)
The weather this week gives us a visceral glimpse of an unpleasant future. It is a good time to let you know why I am supporting I-1631 Carbon Fee Initiative -- in campaigning, financially, and with my vote in November. I believe that I-1631 is the most...
Wind Power Or Solar Power: Which Is Best For You?
On my property I want to get solar power, wind power, the whole lot. We often meet enthusiastic customers, and we are so happy that people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. The terms "solar power" and "wind power" are often used...
How Solar Could Save The Bees
Solar saves the bees? It’s likely you’ve heard of the gradual, likely devastating, decline in the worldwide bee population. In Washington, beekeepers are reporting losses at two to three times the level they have ever experienced (Washington State...
I-1631 is on the Ballot! What’s Next?
In case you have not heard, the Carbon Fee Initiative (I-1631) is officially on the ballot for November 2018! The initiative received around 375,000 signatures, far exceeding the 260,000 signatures required. Thank you to all the supporters who gave their...
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...
