Going Solar
The Great Debate: Rooftop or Ground-Mounted Solar Panels?
When it comes to solar panels, you have two installation options to consider: go high or go low. While most people choose the roof-mounted application for homes, some prefer placing their solar array on the ground. No matter which way you go, you’ll benefit from lower energy costs. Let’s take a look at the pros and…
Read MoreWhy Solar Energy is Good Business Sense
UPDATED: August 27th, 2022 You already know solar panels help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, and that’s certainly a good thing. But how does it pencil out financially? After all, going green only makes sense if it saves green, as in dollar bills. Let’s crunch the numbers to determine if investing in solar is…
Read MoreWhy the Future of Solar is Exciting
Solar is an exciting technology that has been grown rapidly over the past decade. Innovation in technology and an increase in investment on all levels has solar energy on an exciting upward trend. There’s still more that can be done! Here are some of the exciting prospects for the future of solar. Uncertainty Of The…
Read MoreEasy Tips to Increase Your Household’s Energy Efficiency
The threat of climate change and the desire to spend less money on energy has motivated companies and people to go green. While big projects like going solar are a way to drastically reduce your carbon footprint, incorporating simple habits can also go a long way. Here are a few of our eco-friendly recommendations. #1: Smart Thermostat…
Read MoreHow Much Maintenance Do Solar Panels Require?
All of your home’s vital systems need to function properly to ensure the safety and comfort of your family. Whether it is your air conditioning on a hot summer day or your water heater for a comfortable shower, no one enjoys having a failure at a crucial time. Of course, one way around this is…
Read MoreTake Charge of your Electric Bill
Frustrated with your High Electric Bill every Month? You’re not alone. With so many things to think about and remember as we go about our daily life, the last thing we want to add to our plate is an outrageous electrical bill EVERY month. Help yourself and your wallet out this year, and every year by…
Read MoreAlways question authority
When starting any massive construction project, such as adding a new room to a home or even adding a new wing to a hospital, there are always going to be hiccups along the way. Solar is no exception. One major hiccup comes with permitting and every local ordanince putting their thumb on the scale and…
Read MoreKnow Who and What is Going on your Roof (Part 2) – Products & Financing
JP Electric and Solar’s Facebook Live series: “Know Who and What is Going on Your Roof” goes step by step through the solar process. This episode covers everything about Product and Financing. Product There are many different types of solar panels available on the market. Knowing who and what is going on your roof is…
Read MoreKnow who and what is going on your roof – Usage and Quotes
FB Live—Thursday, Nov. 9—5:30pm Know who and what is going on your roof – Usage and Quotes In today’s ever-increasing energy cost environment, it makes sense to switch your power production to the sun. In order to make that switch, there are so many decisions to make and options to choose from. Going solar…
Read MoreSolar Tax Credit: How to plan for 2017-2018
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), is a federal incentive that can help eligible homeowners and businesses offset their solar panel costs. The solar ITC can be a significant factor in helping consumers determine if and when to go solar. The solar ITC is one of the main reasons people are going solar early, they…
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