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The sun rises over a city park with a lake.
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The Days Are Getting Longer and Solar Will Shine

Some parts of the United States will gain more than 70 minutes of daylight over the course of May.

May 8, 2026
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Andrew Blok

A light snow falling.
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How Palmetto’s Performance Modeling Ensures Customers Are Prepared for the Impacts of Snow

A positive solar experience requires the right expectations. Here’s how Palmetto makes sure customers are prepared for the effects of snow.

April 24, 2026
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Andrew Blok

Rooftop solar panels in low light.
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Solar Savings: Look at the Entire Year

Monthly savings offer an important but incomplete look at your savings picture. Here’s why looking at the whole year is important.

February 17, 2026
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Andrew Blok

A house in a snowy woods.
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Why Winter Is the Best Time to Shop for Solar

Many people start shopping for solar when they see how high their summer electric bill is. Here’s why the colder months are the perfect time to start looking.

December 12, 2025
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Andrew Blok

Solar panels on a tile roof.
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Solar Leasing Represents Affordability and Savings for Americans

With the federal solar tax credit for purchasing solar panels no longer relevant, there’s still great value to consumers and the grid from residential solar leases and power purchase agreements.

November 21, 2025
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Andrew Blok

Solar panels on a brick house.
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Do Solar Panels Work When the Power Is Out?

Solar panels in a power outage, how to keep the lights on with solar, and how solar and storage  can make your home more resilient.

November 20, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

A house with its lights on in the dark.
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How Long Does a Solar Backup Battery Last?

Solar backup battery lifespan, extending a solar battery lifespan, and factors affecting solar battery lifespan.

October 27, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

North America as seen from space at night.
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Are You at an ‘Elevated Risk’ for Blackouts This Summer? How to Back Up Your Home

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation says much of the Midwest and Northeast is at an ‘elevated risk’ for blackouts. Here’s what that means and how solar and storage can help.

June 30, 2025
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Andrew Blok

Two people examine plans for a solar installation.
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Breaking Down a Solar Quote

What's in a solar quote, how to read a solar quote, and different ways to go solar.

June 30, 2025
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Andrew Blok