Meet Marine D. and Brad L. - Earth Scientists and Solar Energy Enthusiasts! For Marine and Brad, going solar was a necessity. Both are assistant professors of Earth Sciences at the University of Washington studying the impact of climate on...
Get excited! The future of solar is encompassing and fun. According to Forbes, “Of all renewable energy generation, solar PV is expected to grow the fastest from now to 2050.” Solar installation applications are flowing into grid interconnection...
The conversation for our solar customers often includes questions about how to back up your home during a power outage. No one wants to be powerless during a storm or other emergency and thankfully there...
Welcome to Solterra’s employee spotlight, where once a month we will interview a member of the amazing Solterra team! This month we talk to Aimee Carpenter, the owner and CEO of Solterra....
We’ve all been there. The sign on the side of the road says “last gas for 100 miles” and our empty light has just come on. Better pull over. Filling up on gas is ingrained...
What is the American Jobs Plan? US president Joe Biden has reached a bipartisan agreement with democrat and republican senators on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan. The American Jobs Plan is a new investment plan from President Biden and the...
As energy storage with solar installs becomes more popular and mainstream, we are seeing more companies entering the residential battery storage market. With increased competition, technology will progress more quickly and pricing will improve (spoiler...
The Summer Solstice in Seattle is a day of notoriety for numerous reasons to many people across our region. Whether it be rising early for an extended day of outdoor activities or aligning your chakras...
When Karen first became interested in solar energy, she was looking to offset her electricity consumption after adding AC to her home and switching to an electric heat pump over the winter. “Solar is a long-term...
Myth: My homeowner’s association won’t allow Solar. If you live in a planned neighborhood or development, chances are you had to join a homeowner’s association (HOA) when buying your property. HOAs establish rules for a neighborhood’s...
