If you’re like most people, you’ve fallen subject to a few myths about solar power. And hey, this is understandable! Solar technology has changed drastically in recent years, and some of the things that used to be true for the panel industry aren’t true any longer.

Southwest Missouri Utility Rates – They Just Keep Going Up Southwest Missouri has historically enjoyed some of the lowest utility rates in the nation. Electricity rates in coastal areas like California and New York have been as much as 3 times Missouri’s rates over the years. This has led to a slower adoption rate for solar in […]

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Solar Energy. It’ll answer many of the questions you’ve been wondering about solar panels, installation, and rebates or tax breaks. Best of all…it’ll explain how you can save money on your electric bill. Let’s get started. Chapter One: What is Solar Energy? The sun is the ultimate […]

Have you ever considered switching over to solar? Of course, you have. With a new story or stat coming out almost every week on the growing effectiveness of this energy source, you’d have to be crazy not to have considered it. It’s true, solar power is rapidly becoming the darling of the energy sector. The public loves it. And commercial […]

Four Ways Solar Power is Reducing Missouri’s Carbon Footprint From Branson to Joplin, the popularity of solar systems in southwest Missouri is on the rise. Most people think of solar systems as stars and planets, but here on Earth “solar system” means that a residence or business is drawing energy from the biggest star, the […]

Does my house have to face south for solar to work? The short answer is no. We can install panels on South, East, or West facing roofs. North is the only direction that we don’t want to put panels on. Why is that? Solar panels convert light into DC electricity. The sun doesn’t have to be […]

What is the Empire Electric Solar Rebate? Solar Rebate For Joplin area and SW Missouri Residents Are you thinking about going solar and your utility company is Empire Electric? If so, you’ve got a golden opportunity in front of you that won’t be here for long. Empire Electric District is offering a “once-in-a-lifetime” solar rebate […]

Solar Power: Springfield’s Best Kept Secret For the last several years, Springfield has seen an increase in population and business growth. It has become a city of opportunity and one of the reasons is its residents investing in solar power. Solar power in Springfield has become a gold mine, not just for the city, but for […]

What is the Solar Federal Tax Credit? Solar Tax Credit For Southwest Missouri Homeowners Installing a solar system on your house is a great way to take control of your finances and lock in the rate that you pay for the next 25 years plus. However, there is an initial investment required in order to buy […]

What is Net Metering? Net metering is a term that gets used a lot in the realm of solar energy and it carries with it some confusion. What exactly is it and how does it help you when installing solar panels on your home? Net metering is a process in which a utility company keeps […]