For the last several years the state of Massachusetts has been the #1 Energy Efficient state in the US according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Scorecard. This energy efficient record has been the culmination of numerous programs and incentives throughout Mass one of which, the SREC 2 program, is soon ending. After…
For most people, the first image that comes to mind when discussing residential solar is roof-mounted panels on a suburban home. However, this traditional roof mounting is only one of many different installation options for solar energy. One available alternative is ground mounted solar systems that allow energy production virtually anywhere. Solar carports have become a…
Solar has far-reaching potential for individuals beyond powering homes with roof panels. Other examples include outdoor lighting arrangements, backyard ground-mount systems, and solar pool heating. Solar pool heaters operate either with a thermal pool heating system, or by generating heat energy through traditional photovoltaic panels. Thermal heating systems work by pumping water out of the…