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Numerous organizations in Florida are dedicated to advancing clean and sustainable energy solutions throughout the state. Here’s a look at some of Freedom Solar’s favorites. 

FBBA is a nonprofit trade association that provides educational information and resources to businesses and government agencies across the Southeast. 

More specifically, their priority is to bring clean

The Community Solar Gardens Modernization Act was passed in 2010 and enables residents and investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to create community solar gardens throughout the state of Colorado. Thanks to this bill, Colorado became one of the first states in the nation to allow community solar projects and, as a result, residents across the state were afforded increased access to

Confusion surrounds the legality of using solar panels in Florida. Put simply, solar panels are not illegal in Florida, but rules dictate where and how you can acquire them.

Let’s look at some of Florida’s rules and regulations when it comes to using solar panels.

The state has a law called the Florida Homeowners

Knowing where to install your solar panels is a key component in getting the most use out of them. The geographical location of your house, the direction your roof faces, and the size of your panels are all factors that you’ll need to consider before it’s time to install.

Here are some tips from Freedom Solar to help you

With Florida dubbed the Sunshine State, there’s no question that residents take advantage of all the sun has to offer, especially solar energy. But Florida has also found ways to lower consumption and reduce waste, which is seen through some noteworthy businesses that are dedicated to mission green.

Here are some of our favorite eco-friendly stores in Tampa.

If you’re looking to acquire solar panels, your first step is to determine whether your roof is suitable for a solar panel system. And if you plan to use solar panels on a home you’re building, roof design should be on your mind as well.

Either way, roofing styles and materials come in many different types. Understanding how these factors

While a “Sun Number Score” might not strike a bell for everyone, it’s a familiar term for those looking to acquire solar panels. 

The Sun Number Score was created by the company Sun Number, which focuses on elevating public awareness of buildings’ solar potential through a scoring system. Their online platform allows you to enter in your address to

The state of Colorado is home to a number of environmentally conscious businesses and organizations. Here are some of Freedom Solar’s favorites.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. using FarmLens drone technology

AgEagle, which has an office in Denver, uses a cloud-based software platform called FarmLens that provides agricultural data and analysis through drones. With

If you want solar power, Denver is making your options easier than ever. In fact, going solar is becoming increasingly commonplace.

Colorado enjoys around 300 sunny days annually, and it’s now home to many solar power manufacturers, installers and community organizations. And they’re ready to help people who are interested in transitioning to solar power. 

Here are

Energy efficiency means using less energy — and therefore paying less money — to achieve the same level of comfort in your home.

These days, that means using technology and changing your behavior to use electricity and water more efficiently. As a result, you lower your monthly utility bills while helping the environment.

How do you reap the benefits? Let’s

If you’re new to solar panels, both the technology and the installation process can seem complex. That’s why we’ve put together this beginner’s guide to solar panels.

We’ll cover the basics, as well as delve deeper into what you need to know about going solar and understanding solar panels.

A solar panel is a collection

Irving, Texas, has big plans for the future. 

The city plans to transition all its owned buildings and facilities to 100% renewable energy by 2023 — double what it was one year ago. And it plans to do so through the leadership of the city council, mayor and TXU Energy.

As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) raised

The state of Texas is home to many renewable energy organizations doing good work on both local and national levels. It’s no secret that we love a dedicated renewable energy organization! Here are a few of our favorites.

In operation since 1954, nonprofit ASES serves as

Solar rebates and incentives are effective ways to reward solar photovoltaic (PV) system owners for making an eco-friendly energy transition. They also give prospects the final push they need to go green with a viable alternative to traditional electricity.

By far, the best benefits of going solar are decreasing your carbon footprint and choosing environmental health over complacency.

Tesla, an electric vehicle and clean energy company, has branched out from making electric cars, batteries, and solar panels to creating neighborhoods. 

The California-based company is bringing a fully solar-powered neighborhood dubbed “SunHouse at Easton Park” to Austin’s southeast end, near McKinney Falls State Park.

Tesla Energy is partnering with Brookfield Asset Management

In April of 2021, Houston officials announced the launch of a city-wide solar cooperative, Sunnyside Energy Community Solar. 

The new co-op is a division of Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit supporting the needs and interests of solar owners and prospects on a national level. They’ve helped over 5,600 homes go solar in addition to gaining $116 million in

Investing in solar panels is one of the most effective eco-conscious decisions you can make for your home or business. They typically require little maintenance, allowing you to reap their rewards for at least two decades before potential replacement. However, taking minor steps can ensure they continue to run as smoothly as when you first purchased them. 

Solar power use is on the rise in the U.S. 

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), people installed a new solar energy system every 75 seconds in 2020. Currently, 18.6 million homes use solar power — about 3% of the country’s total energy usage. 

That’s a huge step up from previous years. If this pace continues,

Solar panel removal and reinstallation is the process of temporarily removing rooftop solar panels to carry out construction work. Freedom Solar Power offers this service through our trusted and reputable service department, which completes hundreds of these projects every year throughout Texas, Colorado, Florida, Virginia and North Carolina. 

Yes! Solar panel

In December 2020, the Board of Directors at Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) proposed and voted unanimously on a slate of regressive policies, one of which is a 20-25% rate increase for its members who choose to power their homes with solar energy. PEC is concerned with losing revenue due to an increasing number of members choosing to go

The Alamo City is, perhaps surprisingly, a leader in sustainable energy, ranking fifth in installed solar capacity among major US cities. In Texas and beyond, homeowners are going solar more than ever before. Harnessing home-grown sunshine is the path to a greener, more sustainable lifestyle — not to mention drastically reduced or even eliminated electricity bills!

Of course, when you’re

As the “Live Music Capital of the World” and a city consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States, Austin, Texas, is used to receiving accolades. But it’s also well known for something else — its reputation as a solar energy leader. 

In fact, Austin was recently ranked as the number one city for

With nearly 250 days of sunshine each year, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, is an ideal place to make the switch to solar for your home. In Texas and beyond, solar energy has an incredibly bright future ahead. That’s because our nation is harnessing homegrown sunshine at an unprecedented rate. The US is now home to more than 2 million solar panel

Congratulations! You’re on your way toward a future of clean, sustainable energy. Now you just need to determine what size solar installation will generate enough electricity to meet your home’s energy consumption needs. 

In order to figure out what size solar panel system is ideal for you, you must determine how many solar panels you’ll actually need for your roof