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A flexible solar panel with the words "Thin-Film Solar" over top, representing the primary thin-film solar cell materials, and the pros, cons, strengths, and weaknesses of thin-film solar technology.
SolarThin-Film Solar Technology (Guide)A definition of thin-film solar panels, the primary thin-film solar cell materials, and the pros, cons, strengths, and weaknesses of thin-film solar technology.
August 4, 2022
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The words "Solar Lights" over an image of a solar-powered landscape light with an LED bulb, representing how solar lights work, the benefits of solar LED lighting, and different styles of outdoor solar lights.
SolarSolar Lights: Guide To Lighting Your Home With Clean EnergyHow solar lights work, the benefits of solar LED lighting, styles of outdoor solar lights, and how to choose the best brands of solar light options.
July 28, 2022
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Palmetto

The words "Solar Air Conditioning" over an image of a mini-split a/c unit, representing how to cool your home with solar to save money.
SolarSolar Air Conditioning Guide - Cool Your Home With SolarWhat solar air conditioning is, how solar air conditioners work, the benefits of solar panel air conditioning, and a solar panel calculator for powering HVAC.
July 21, 2022
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Palmetto

The words "How Solar Helps You Save" over an image of a calculator, representing how solar panels can help you save on your electric bill, whether you use a solar loan or pay for solar power in cash.
SolarHow Solar Panels Can Help You Save On Your Electric BillHow solar panels can help you save on your electric bill, whether you use a solar loan or pay for solar power in cash. Plus ideas to maximize your savings.
July 19, 2022
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Palmetto

The words "Why You Should Recycle" over an image of three recycling bins, representing the environmental and economic benefits of recycling, and what materials you can recycle.
EnvironmentWhy You Should RecycleThe environmental and economic benefits of recycling, what materials you can recycle, and how each person can do their part in preserving our environment.
July 18, 2022
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Palmetto

A community of homes with solar panels on the roof and the words "Community Solar" over top, representing options for shared use of solar power, including community solar, community choice aggregation, and green energy plans.
SolarComparing Community Solar, Community Choice Aggregation, and Green Energy PlansUnderstand community solar, community choice aggregation, and green energy plans, including the pros and cons of how people can use them for solar power.
July 12, 2022
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Palmetto

The words "Global Warming" over an image of a dirty power plant running on fossil fuels, highlighting the causes and effects of global warming and climate change, and how we can stop global warming.
EnvironmentWhat Is Global Warming?Global warming defined with causes and effects, the difference between global warming and climate change, and how to stop global warming.
July 7, 2022
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Palmetto

The words "Cost of Solar" over an image of an electric meter, representing the calculation of solar pricing with Price Per Watt (PPW) vs Levelized Cost Of Energy (LCOE).
SolarComparing the Cost of Solar: Price Per Watt vs Levelized Cost Of EnergyComparing the cost of solar using Price Per Watt (PPW) vs Levelized Cost Of Energy (LCOE), what these terms mean, and how to calculate them.
July 5, 2022
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Palmetto

The words "Electric Water Heater" over an image of a futuristic-looking tankless electric water heater, representing the benefits of an electric water heater over a natural gas powered or fossil fuel powered water heater.
Energy EfficiencyGuide to Electric Water HeatersWhat an electric water heater is, pros and cons vs gas water heaters, costs and benefits, buyers guide, and tips on how to shop for electric water heaters.
June 29, 2022
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