Renewable Energy Blog
Are Solar Panels Available for Free?
Solar Panels on Grange farm - Image Source: Flickr Many solar companies are using this offer to sell solar panels for free. You might have seen advertisements or sales pitches recently. Most of these "free" solar programs are either lease agreements or power purchase...
Does Solar Replace My Utility Bill?
Probably Not. Solar will drastically reduce your utility bill in most cases, however.In some rare instances, home solar energy generation can replace utility services but this is the exception rather than the rule. Unless you completely disconnect from the grid, your...
How Does Solar Work Anyway?
Did you know that enough sunlight hits the Earth every 30 minutes to provide enough energy to power the whole world for a year? Of course, capturing all of that energy is impossible, but solar energy collection is getting more efficient and affordable. Solar system...
Don’t Put A Shiny New Solar System On A Shoddy Old Roof
photo credit: dave catchpole, flickr.comMany people are thinking about ‘going solar’ especially now that solar systems, including power storage, like the Generac Powercell have become the norm. There is no shortage of solar suppliers to help people on their solar...
Covenant Solar and Roofing Acquires Greensboro’s Roofing-Pro, Inc.
For Immediate Release: The Covenant Solar and Roofing family is growing. We are happy to announce that we have recently acquired Roofing-Pro of Greensboro, and welcome them to our family. Roofing-Pro is a veteran-owned business, and the recipient of dozens of awards...
Louisville WAVE 3 News Interviews Covenant Solar and Roofing
WAVE Listens Live! Covenant Solar & Roofing Key Points Looking at Solar in Louisville Do you have net metering with your utility company? Federal Solar tax credit of 26% Go from renting your energy to owning it Benefits of having a traditional roofing company...
Home Show Season Is Here. Invest In Sustainable Energy For Your Home
I just saw a commercial for the Raleigh Home Show and it was filled with all kinds of goodies for our home. Hot tubs, new kitchens, chicken coops, oh my! As much as I want a chicken coop… I’d actually like to have a beehive but Mrs. A is not aligned. I think this year...
Upgrade Your Roof, Upgrade The Value Of Your Home with Solar
Too often, a home’s roof is treated simply as a low-cost option for new construction or replacement. However, it’s increasingly clear that a great roof has value beyond the initial investment that may provide additional attractiveness to subsequent home buyers.Solar...
Is It Time For A Solar Power System? #RaleighSolar
It’s Snowmageddon time in Raleigh. You know, that time of year when we might, and “might” being the key word here, get some snow, ice, sleet or some combo thereof. I love this time of year for the simple reason that it makes our local news station weather people so...
9 Solar Power Benefits That Prove Solar is the Future
Are you considering installing solar panels in your home? Are you wondering about solar panel benefits? Believe it or not, solar power systems are about so much more than lowering your carbon footprint. They are an investment that will continue to save you money for...