How to Troubleshoot your Monitoring System
Your eGauge, Enphase or BlueFrog system is typically connected to your router via a Trendnet or Actiontec Powerline Communicator (PLC) next to the modem. That PLC will be plugged in next to your router with a Cat5 cable going from the PLC into the router. It looks...How Solar Panels Work
This is an exciting time for solar power. According to industry reports, solar power made up about 40% of all new electric capacity installed in 2014. In addition, the nation’s solar capacity by the end of 2016 is projected to be double what it was at the beginning of...
Climate Change and renewables in an election year—where do the presidential candidates stand?
When you’re passionate about sustainability generally and solar in particular—and deeply concerned about the latest climate news—what’s the experience of this year’s election cycle? Chances are you don’t hear as much as you’d like about climate or renewables, even...
Five Reasons To Be Thankful For Solar in Washington State (and Worldwide)
Christmas came early this year! The 30% Federal Tax Credit has been extended until 2022. Up until the final hours last week, most solar pundits agreed that the Federal Investment Tax Credit for solar and wind (ITC) had no chance of getting extended until 2017, if...