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You may have read the “doomsday” articles back in February 2018 describing a cloudy future for the solar industry. Headlines recounted the “billions” of shelved U.S. solar projects due to the tariffs, or the “scramble” within the solar industry to finish projects ahead of the tariff deadline. There were some good reasons for these dire warnings. Just as the 2018 tariff on foreign-manufactured solar panels was set to go into effect, the federal solar Investment Tax Credit was also starting to sunset, and the price of solar PV was on a continued decline, signaling that solar was gaining parity in the energy market. However, even with higher panel prices, declining tax credits, and cheaper electricity costs, the solar industry is starting to see clearer skies up ahead, at least in the short-term. So what does this mean for solar Boise customers or the future of Idaho solar power in general? According to the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), the tariffs are ...

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...

What is solar energy? Solar energy often makes people think of massive black reflective panels, spotty power, and expensive installation. However, the solar energy of today is much less touchy than the previous technology of the past few decades. Fueled by the sun’s radiation, solar energy harnesses the natural (and free) power of sunlight on a daily basis. Due to high demand in a decade dedicated to renewable resources, the technology surrounding solar energy solutions has improved considerably in the last decade, with less expensive and more reliable options. Local companies have established themselves throughout the United States for providing clean and holistic technology to communities, from solar Boise small business clients to Northwest consumers.  Pros to Installing Solar Energy Systems: Reduce Electricity Bills The electricity bills for business offices, warehouses, and other large spaces can be expensive month-over-month. Solar energy can dr...