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HOOSIERS ARE EMBRACING SOLAR ENERGY MORE THAN EVER. Solar energy is already being embraced in the state of Indiana, and these numbers are only projected to increase. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar in Indiana as of 2022: Solar installed: 1,410 MW National ranking: 20th Enough solar installed…

KENTUCKIANS ARE EMBRACING RESIDENTIAL SOLAR LIKE NEVER BEFORE. Solar energy is getting more and more popular in the state of Kentucky. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar in Kentucky as of 2022: Solar installed: 82.6 MW Enough solar installed to power: 8,035 homes Solar jobs: 1,485 Solar companies…

OHIO RESIDENTS ARE BUYING RESIDENTIAL SOLAR FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE. Solar energy is already being embraced in the state of Ohio, and these numbers are only projected to increase. Ohio has committed to producing 12.5% of its electricity through renewable resources by 2027. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association…

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR INTRO Purchasing and installing a solar array can be intimidating. It is a significant investment made in a complex electrical system. However, understanding the benefits both from the community and individual perspectives can be made easier by understanding the solar industry lingo. Defining the common terminology used in…

BATTERY STORAGE FOR YOUR HOME Energy storage has long been considered the key to a stable grid powered by renewables and is rapidly increasing in popularity. Specifically, residential battery storage has seen skyrocketing demand, as it offers many benefits to solar homeowners. Regardless of their region, energy needs, or system…

CINCINNATI IS BUILDING THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST MUNICIPALLY LED SOLAR ARRAY As the price benefits and affordability of solar are becoming more well known, more and more individuals and organizations have begun utilizing solar. Knowing these benefits, the City of Cincinnati is embarking on a project that will become the largest municipally…

THERE ARE MORE BENEFITS TO SOLAR THAN MOST PEOPLE REALIZE Solar panel installation has become more and more widespread throughout the United States. In 2019, there were more than 2 million residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar installations. By 2024, it is projected that 2.5% of all US homes will have solar…

The world is in the midst of an energy revolution. Growing concerns over climate change have accelerated a transition to natural fuel sources over the past few decades, and there’s no turning back now. Countries around the globe have set Net Zero Goals for the near future, with some countries introducing policies…

Solar energy is a renewable resource that has the potential to power our Earth in a way that minimizes damage to our environment. In the last blog from Solar is Freedom®, we discussed the overall negative environmental impact that fossil fuel energy has on the planet. We learned about the…

Global climate change and its negative impacts that occur as a result of non-renewable energy sources pose risks that all humans are now facing. Oftentimes it seems that people defer speaking on the topic and ignore the consistent contributions all of us humans make to the decline of the environment.…

Over the past ten years, the cost of solar (in present value) has fallen 81%. It should come as no surprise that during this period, the capacity of solar power has increased 26x.   Hundreds of homeowners and businesses in Columbus, Cincinnati, and the greater tristate area have taken control of…

Have you ever opened your electricity bill and wondered, “why is this so much higher than last month?” I’m here to answer that question. There are four main contributors to the bills you receive: Fuels, Infrastructure (power plants, transmission lines, etc.), Weather Conditions, and Regulations. In some parts of the…