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![The words "transitioning to a clean energy home" and an icon of a house with rooftop solar panels on a blue background.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZqAmLh5LeNNTxcCj_TransitioningtoaCleanEnergyHome.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
Until the grid runs on 100% renewable energy, residential solar will be key to cleaning up energy at home.
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![The words "Saving with Home Electrification and Solar" in front of a green background showing an electricity meter and solar panels.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZprvOh5LeNNTxUXZ_Homeelectrificationandsolar.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
Electrifying your home and going solar can be a winning combination for energy bill savings.
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![Solar Lease vs Solar PPA on a blue background.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZprS8h5LeNNTxURo_SolarLeaseVs.PPA.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
The two options are similar, but have key differences. Here's what you need to know.
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![The words Step By Step: The Switch to Solar on a blue background showing a solar panel installation.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZpqeqB5LeNNTxUDh_MakingtheSwitchtoSolar.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
Here's how solar panels go from an idea to producing energy on your roof.
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!["How Solar Incentives Maximize Your Savings" on a green background with stacks of coins getting larger left to right.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZpgDSR5LeNNTxPr2_SolarIncentivesMaximizeSavings.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
Solar panels can reduce your energy costs. Solar incentives can help you save even more.
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![A image of solar panels and a sunrise with the words Future Trends in Residential Solar above it.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZpbwTR5LeNNTxN0e_FutureTrendsinResidentialSolar.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
Solar technology keeps getting better and solar policy has improved a lot in recent years. Here's where it's headed in the future.
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!["Leasing vs buying solar panels" on a blue background.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZpVzgh5LeNNTxKyX_Leasingvsbuyingsolarpanels.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
Whether you should lease or buy solar panels depends on your specific situation. Here's what you need to know.
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![Icons of a washer, refrigerator, solar water heater and stove with the words "solar power appliances."](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZpVAMR5LeNNTxKfm_Solarpoweredappliances2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
Appliances with integrated solar panels and appliances in a home with solar panels get the job done cleanly and cheaply. Here's what you need to know.
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![The words "solar lease pros and cons" on a blue background with an image of a solar panel and scales above them.](https://images.prismic.io/palmettoblog/ZpG00R5LeNNTxIMV_Solarleaseprosandcons.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C0%2C1200%2C800&w=1200&h=800)
High interest rates are making loans more expensive. Here's how you can still go solar without the big upfront payment.
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