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Renewable energy has been a topic of growing interest over recent years, but what’s all of the buzz about? Believe it or not, renewable energy is the future of having reliable and affordable access to the electricity you consume every single day.

In this day and age, people are seeking out sustainable methods of living more than ever. Millennials look to support eco-friendly brands and have gone to great lengths to avoid supporting companies known for contributing to growing climate change concerns. Carbon neutrality is a term that has repeatedly been appearing in the headlines, and it refers to achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions. Many enterprises have set ambitious ‘net zero’ goals for themselves over the next 10 to 30 years, which means that the amount of greenhouse gas produced by their company is offset by the amount removed from the atmosphere.

Do you own a home in Texas and are you curious about the process of switching to solar? This article is for you! Before starting the process of powering your home with solar energy, homeowners are often encouraged to investigate their current energy use and consider any potential efficiency upgrades. Being aware of your total electricity usage and implementing energy efficiency measures before switching to solar is critical. 

After our recent winter storm fiasco in Texas, homeowners statewide have been searching for electricity solutions that will empower them to be less reliant on the energy grid. All energy in the United States is powered and regulated through the national power grid. This grid controls the flow of energy between power plants, businesses, and homes. Unfortunately, our energy grid is set up in such a way that if a natural disaster or other disruption occurs, the results can be catastrophic for consumers.

Renewable energy, especially solar power, is often misunderstood. Many myths are surrounding the topic, but the truth is, there is no better time than now to invest in solar panels! Solar panel installation has never been more affordable or accessible. In addition to the environmental benefits of solar power, there are also substantial savings to be made over the longer term. Learn the truth about many common myths surrounding solar power below.

Solar panels are an excellent investment for any homeowner. There are financial benefits, economic benefits, and environmental benefits, all of which are worthy investments. However, the goal of switching over from using traditional power sources (natural gas or coal) to clean energy (solar panels) is not just about cutting costs but also about reducing harmful chemical emissions in the air we breathe and the water we drink.

One of the most common things folks ask about when they are interested in installing solar panels is whether the panels will hold up to North Texas weather.

Choosing the right solar panels for your PV system can be one of the most confusing parts of the whole buying process. You may have read blog articles or talked to several installers you know, or even looked at the solar panel spec sheets and warranties for a bunch of different manufacturers to try to figure it out yourself. If you are like many of our customers, you have done some research, but just don't know how to sort facts from fiction, and then apply the facts to make an intelligent decision.

This is by far the most common question we get here at DFW Solar Electric. It is a great question, and like all great questions, not so easy to answer.  But read on, and hopefully at the end you'll know enough about the topic to be dangerous.

Here at DFW Solar Electric, we have lots of conversations with homeowners who have heard about solar, but have no idea if solar is right for them. The two questions we get every day are 1) how much does it cost to install solar panels, and 2) how much money can I save by going solar?