by Terrasol Energies | Sep 23, 2015 | Blog, Things to Consider
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a 30 percent federal tax credit for residential and commercial solar systems that, under current law, remains in effect through December 31, 2016. Homeowners apply this dollar-for-dollar credit to their income taxes when they...
by Terrasol Energies | Aug 25, 2015 | Blog, Things to Consider
You have decided to GO SOLAR but now are tasked with comparing quotes from competing solar companies. This can be daunting especially when not all quotes (or companies) are created equal. Here are some things to look for when separating the apples from the...
by Terrasol Energies | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog, Things to Consider
Power outages cost more than their inconvenience. Americans spend between $25 to $75 billion on weather-related power outages each year, and outages have double since 2003. Check out at the true cost of power outages for America’s aging electrical grid-...
by Terrasol Energies | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog, Things to Consider
Today, the average period of home-ownership is 7 years. This means that while you may intend on staying where you are for the next 25 years, the numbers tell us this is unlikely. But how should that impact your decision to pull the trigger on a residential solar...
by Terrasol Energies | May 5, 2015 | Blog, Solar School, Things to Consider
When I was growing up my father used to say “If it is too good to be true – it probably isn’t.” To many people, the upfront cost of a solar system is the initial barrier that is difficult to overcome when considering making the switch to producing your own energy with...
by Terrasol Energies | Mar 4, 2015 | Blog, Solar School, Things to Consider
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014 was the most expensive year for electricity to date. In January of this year, the price for electricity hit an all time high. With electricity costs on the rise, a solar system for your home is an excellent investment...