Read your solar contract first before you sign
This may seem like common sense but you would be surprised how many people don’t read nor understand what is in their solar contract. They take their sales person’s word on what is in it. Knowing what is in your solar contract is really important so here are a few things to keep Read More
Created on: August 6, 2020
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We made the Top Solar Contractor List for 2020
Every year, the Solar Power World team compiles a list of the top Solar Contractors in the country. Your favorite local solar company is on the list. Read More
Created on: July 24, 2020
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Supporting the Alzheimer’s Association
Solar Smart Living is Participating in the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in a way you would not expect. We are doing a solar fundraiser. Read More
Created on: July 20, 2020
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Pigeons and solar panels are not a good combination
Pigeons can wreak havoc on solar panels in El Paso TX and Las Cruces NM. Take the appropriate steps by learning more in this helpful article from Solar Smart Living. Read More
Created on: June 17, 2020
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How to pick your solar company
Recently, we posted an article in the El Paso Times about this very thing. Why? Because we get calls almost every day from solar customers that went solar with another company and regretted doing so. Complaints and concerns range from systems not properly installed to the company is no longer in business. This is why Read More
Created on: June 11, 2020
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Solaredge Monitoring Application–How to Understand Your Energy Monitoring
Helpful Info about how to understand your monitoring application If you have solar, you probably have some kind of system monitoring. Monitoring helps you watch what your solar energy system is producing on an ongoing basis. Consumption Monitoring in addition to Production Monitoring will help you monitor the energy you are Read More
Created on: May 27, 2020
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Summary
You may find many articles and posts addressing Frequently Asked Questions here on our Knowledgebase and Blog but we wanted to put together a summary of the key ones for you. Here are some common questions we have heard. Should I clean my Solar Panels? Yes, you should. Although panels that are mounted at an Read More
Created on: May 21, 2020
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¿Qué es la electrificación beneficial?
“Te prometo que no es un término elegante para electrocutar “agradablemente” La electrificación beneficial es el proceso de adaptación y apoyo a un ecosistema energético totalmente eléctrico basado en redes, que es alimentado por recursos limpios y sostenibles como la energía solar y eólica. Toda esa energía es consumida por tecnologías eficientes e Read More
Created on: May 18, 2020
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What is Beneficial Electrification?
I promise it is not a fancy term for getting electrocuted “nicely?” Beneficial Electrification is the process of adapting to and supporting a fully electric grid-based energy ecosystem that is powered by clean and sustainable resources such as solar and wind. All that energy is then consumed by efficient, smart technologies and energy Read More
Created on: May 15, 2020
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COVID-19 y su Recibo de Luz: ¿Cuál es la conexión?
Todos hemos sido afectados por las órdenes de “quedarse en casa”. Sí, al estar manteniendo nuestro distanciamiento social, al usar nuestros cubrebocas, al mantenernos a salvo y quedándonos en casa (en su y mayor parte). Estamos trabajando desde casa, los niños están allí, fuera de la escuela y muy probablemente haciendo algo de Read More
Created on: May 8, 2020
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COVID-19 and Your Electric Bill: What’s the connection?
We have all been affected by the “shelter in place” orders. Yes, we are maintaining our social distancing, wearing our masks, staying safe and staying home (for the most part). We are working from home, the kids are there, out of school and most-likely doing some home-schooling. We are spending more time on our Read More
Created on: May 1, 2020
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Are Power Saver Devices Worth It?
Are they worth what they claim to be? Many of us have seen or heard of these “Power Saver” devices. They claim to filter out the dirty energy from the power coming into the house from the grid. Advocates of this technology allege that these will make the appliances and other electrical devices in Read More
Created on: April 29, 2020
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