EvenGreen Technology

Between Idaho’s stellar growing economy and copious days of sunshine every year, solar power is becoming the definite future of energy in Idaho. From homes to business, schools to state buildings, innovative solar techn ology has gradually infiltrated traditional power systems in the past ten years. While ten years ago there were a handful of solar energy companies, now there are dozens in southern Idaho alone. Governor Butch Otter even promoted Idaho’s growing renewable energy industry as a key attraction for those moving here or starting businesses.  Idaho’s history as a conservative-leaning state, due to its rural nature and reliance on agriculture, makes Idaho solar energy an undeniable transition towards greater independence. Being able to generate power without relying solely on a power grid hundreds of miles away is liberating, especially for those small towns and rural communities. Not only does it save money, but sustains independence and self-relia...

When choosing to install solar panels on your house or business, you’re about to make a transition from solely r elying on traditional power grids to supplementing your utilities with sustainable and innovative energy. There are many benefits to switching to solar energy, like reducing the overall carbon footprint or lower utility bills. One of those major benefits is net metering. Net metering allows your utility company, like Idaho Power, to measure your home or business’s energy consumption and apply savings based on how much solar power you use. Solar panels produce power the day they are set-up, resulting in instant savings with your utilities. They generate power by converting solar energy, and whatever you don’t use during the day is sent back to your utility company.  A common misconception about solar energy is that is doesn’t generate enough power to contribute a significant difference to your utility bill. The majority of your power bill after yo...