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How is the American Jobs Plan Affecting Solar?

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...

[Battery Series] Enphase vs. “Others”

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...

Summer Solstice in Seattle

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...

Solterra Client Spotlight: Meet Karen T.

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...

HOAs and Solar: Myths vs. Reality

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...

The Aesthetics of Solar

Although the most important aspect of a solar panel will always be the wonderful green power it produces from the sun, there is no denying that aesthetics really do matter to many homeowners. ...

A Good Move for the Green Movement

Last Wednesday, May 26, 2021, was a great day for the Green Movement and a bad day for Big Oil. The three most publicly traded fossil-fuel companies were all handed big decisions that will force...

Why Choose a Loan Over Paying Cash?

We all have our comfort levels with the amount of upfront cash we like to have ready to spend on big purchases. “Cash is king” is a common expression, and it’s important to weigh your options...

Solterra Staff Spotlight: Meet Kurt Chhay

Welcome to Solterra’s employee spotlight, where once a month we will interview a member of the amazing Solterra team! This week on the blog, we are highlighting an integral team member who knows the solar...

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