by Nikkaila Bain | Sep 28, 2018 | Politics, Solar Growth, Solar Power, Utilities
Discussion surrounding solar power’s resilience during natural disasters is becoming as frequent as the disasters themselves. Before we go on, we’d like to pay respects to all affected by hurricanes and natural disasters, especially vulnerable populations who will...
by Nikkaila Bain | Sep 23, 2018 | Politics, Solar Legislation, Solar Power, Utilities
Pumpkin-lovers, rejoice! It is officially Fall. As always, Earth has kicked it off with the Autumnal Equinox, which took place yesterday evening at 6:54pm PST. For one minute, the sun’s rays passed directly over the equator, meaning day and night lasted for exactly 12...
by Nikkaila Bain | Sep 14, 2018 | Solar Power, Utilities
When talking about renewable energy, hydroelectric power or hydropower often gets tossed into the mix. It’s touted as “green” and compared to that of wind power and solar power. The United States leads the world in hydroelectric dams, followed by China, Brazil, and...
by Nikkaila Bain | Jun 22, 2018 | Politics, Solar Growth, Solar Power, Utilities
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 Metering is a...
by Evan Leonard | Aug 18, 2017 | Solar Legislation, Utilities
Today, we received an email from Puget Sound Energy about the 2017 Solar Production Incentive Payment Application process and we’re posting it here, just in case our PSE customers didn’t get this email directly. If you are not a PSE customer, please...
by Evan Leonard | Jul 5, 2017 | Solar Legislation, Tax Credit, Utilities
On July 1st 2017, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5939 (PDF), which fixes problems with the existing solar incentive program for current solar system owners and creates a new, better program for future customers. Fixing the Existing Washington...
