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From the attic to the basement, there are many ways to introduce effective energy solutions to your home. Solar powered energy is the most energy effective and cost-friendly approach, but is often forgotten when searching for alternatives to traditional power and lighting. Here are a few ways to upgrade your home with solar solutions. Solar Attic Fans Attic ventilation is important to maintaining the integrity and quality of home structure and simultaneously saving energy. Venting your attic lets moisture dissipate and works against mold growth and wood rot. Having continuous air circulation also prevents moisture from entering the space, keeping it cool and dry. Idaho solar attic fans harness free energy from the sun and don’t need any extra wiring or structural changes to your house. Since Idaho summers can get extremely hot during July and August, installing a solar attic fan can reduce temperatures up to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Not only great in the summertime, but attic ...

The majority of Idaho’s population lives in rural communities throughout the state. It is one of the most sparsely populated areas in the United States, with 37 rural counties clearly outnumbering the seven urban counties growing exponentially by the year. For off-the-grid and rural Idahoans, having a connection to a power grid may not be as convenient. Turning to solar energy solutions is becoming a popular choice amongst these communities and individuals.  In a recent interview with Solar Power World , Bryan Lawley, president of solar solutions and energy management Boise company EvenGreen Technology, discussed the growth in rural clients over the last decade. Interestingly, the prepper market has become a growing clientele in recent years. "A lot of people in rural areas are asking for that. It’s not so much an issue with the utility here with power quality or grid capacity being a major issue or driving force with that, but it’s more personal viewpoints and stan...

With all of the news in recent months about solar panel tariffs and changes to how Idaho Power charges solar users, people might understandably wonder if solar Boise power is a viable option. Despite any current difficulties or complications, solar power should stay on the rise both in Idaho and across America. Solar Power in the US Back in January 2018, President Trump imposed a 30% tariff on imported solar panel components. At the time, some worried that this would cripple the industry. NPR noted that while some domestic manufacturers believed that the tariff would help them compete, workers who focused on solar panel installation felt “that making imported solar components more costly will likely dampen demand for solar panels.” However, the negative impact of the tariff has apparently not been as great as people feared. In April, Bloomberg contributor Brian Eckhouse reported that new solar industry jobs might actually go up in 2018. Not only that, the number of s...

Twin Falls solar power or Boise solar power may not strike everyone in Idaho as an altogether plausible concept. However, it is much more real possibility than you might think. Not everyone may realize it, but much of the Gem State’s power already comes from renewable energy. According to the US Energy Information Administration, renewable energy typically accounts for more than 75% of Idaho’s net electricity generation. Much of that comes from hydroelectric sources—Idaho Power currently operates 17 plants located on the Snake River and its tributaries. With this in mind, solar power in Boise or Meridian might seem less ridiculous. And soon, its benefits might be even more apparent. On May 9, 2018, the Idaho Public Utility Commission ruled that the 2,000 Idaho Power customers who generate their own electricity—most of whom are solar power customers—would be separated into a new class. The PUC also ruled that Idaho Power would study the costs and benefits of these custome...

Twin Falls solar power—is it really worth it? Recently, a lot of people have put in their two cents about using more solar energy in Idaho. Here are some reasons why someone might add solar power to their home or business if they live in Boise, Meridian or Twin Falls. 1. More Stable Energy Costs Solar energy users can keep their energy expenses consistently low over the long haul. After the initial installation expenses, the costs for solar power stay the same. Conversely, regular utility costs are expected to increase annually by approximately 4%. The upfront costs to set up PV solar panels were considerable in the past. However, they have gone down significantly in recent years. A recent study conducted by the Solar Energy Industries Association found that average costs for installing solar energy systems had decreased by over 70% between 2010 and 2017. Also, first-rate solar solution providers can help people transition to solar power without straining their finances. Solar ...

Idaho solar power has been a topic of much discussion as of late. Here are three reasons why homeowners in Boise, Meridian, Twin Falls and elsewhere should consider installing solar energy solutions. 1. Limitless, Renewable Energy The biggest reason to become a solar Boise panel customer is the reliably high level of energy that solar power and other renewable sources can provide. Back in 2012, the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funded a study known as RE Futures, which featured over 100 contributors from a wide range of organizations, including: •  National Laboratories •  Non-Governmental Organizations •  Universities The findings of the RE Futures study were extremely promising. It found that then-available renewable energy sources paired with “a more flexible electric system” could provide over 80% of electricity needed in the US in 2050. Not only that, they could meet the hourly demand for electricity in every part of...

Over the last few decades, wind turbines and solar panels have become increasingly common for organizations and homeowners alike. The benefits of renewable energy are overwhelmingly positive, providing solutions to the increasingly worrisome issue of increased greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. In the United States alone, almost 29% of emissions come from electricity. Fossil fuels like coal and natural gas are the most common materials that energize power grids and other energy-consuming appliances. Clean and reusable energy is the obvious solution to harmful and enormous power waste. The reduction of pollution from power plants that use coal and natural gas plants would significantly decrease linked public health issues such as breathing problems, cancer, and even premature death. Easy to access and high-quality energy efficient Idaho solar products are easier to find and install than energy efficient products of the past, positively impacting consumers from home to corporate o...