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Installing a photovoltaic (PV) solar system for your home helps lower your power bill and lightens your carbon footprint. Power savings are a big draw, but the importance of the environmental benefit shouldn’t be overlooked. In a state as rich in natural beauty as Idaho, doing one’s part to preserve that beauty is a benefit to everyone. A more solar Meridian , Twin Falls, Boise, or any other region is great for Idaho. Many people, however, wonder if our state is really an ideal climate for solar power, especially since our winters can be notoriously harsh. As it turns out, yes, solar power and Idaho’s winters can exist together. Don’t Solar Panels Need Sun to Work? Solar panels do indeed need sun to work. However, even when it’s overcast, the solar panels are still producing power—just not as much of it as they produce when receiving direct sunlight. Plus, while Idaho winters are undeniably cold, they’re not necessarily overcast. And during both the summer and winte...

Idaho is a beautiful, friendly, wild, all-around amazing state, but our winters are not for the faint of heart. For those who brave the snow, our uniquely spectacular winter landscapes and world-class winter sports are plenty reward. However, the last thing any Idahoan needs during the colder months is a freezing house or sky-high power bill. So, consider the following energy-saving and efficiency tips, big and small, from an Idaho solar power setup to the direction of your ceiling fan. After all, action taken now in the late summer can help circumvent issues later in the year. The Bigger Energy Saving Upgrades Get an HVAC Service and Update or Upgrade Perform an audit of your home’s HVAC system, and get it serviced or upgraded where necessary. Keeping your HVAC running smoothly is one of the single most important steps you can take to increase your home’s energy efficiency. If you have an outdated, leaky, or inefficient heating system in your house, saving energy...