Building community resiliency through solar in Northeast Houston

Doris Brown has lived in her neighborhood in northeast Houston for 56 years. Her favorite part about her community is the people. Now, thanks to a new solar installation, she has the power to help her community in the event of an emergency. Over the years her lights have gone…

How to find a solar installer you can trust

A residential solar system is an important investment for your home and family. You want to feel confident that the solar company you choose will install a quality system that meets your needs. If you’re going solar with a group, as a member of a solar co-op, you can…

Protección del consumidor

Sabemos que muchas personas están preocupadas por no saber lo suficiente sobre cómo funciona un sistema solar, en quién confiar para obtener la información correcta, cómo elegir un sistema que satisfaga sus necesidades sin quedarse atrapado con un sistema que es demasiado caro. Solar United Neighbors es una…

Your roof and solar panels: a match made in heaven?

Have you heard the myth that solar panels can’t be installed on roofs that face north? Or that solar doesn’t work in rainy states like Washington and Oregon? Sadly, a lot of false rumors exist about solar. In actuality, solar can work on most roofs, in most areas. How do…

Consumer Protection

Going solar can be a challenge. There are so many questions: How does a solar system work?  How do I find a trusted solar installer? What kind of solar system is best for me? How do I know if I’m getting a good deal on solar?…

What to do when your neighbors are throwing shade on your solar array

Solar isn’t the only thing growing in the District. Many homeowners are adding an extra floor, increasing the height of their homes. What happens when these two come into conflict? New or renovated construction can block sunlight from existing arrays. This means the array will produce less electricity…

Solar and batteries can help power your home during hurricane season

Summer is here, and with it comes storm season. If you’re considering going solar, you may have questions about how your system will work during power outages caused by strong summer storms—even hurricanes. Solar homeowners who have weathered past storms know the answer: Solar when paired…

Durante la temporada de huracanes la energía solar y las baterías pueden ayudar a alimentar su hogar

El verano ya está aquí y con él la temporada de huracanes. Si está considerando usar energía solar, es posible que tenga preguntas sobre cómo funcionará su sistema durante los apagones causados ​​por tormentas de verano, incluso huracanes. Los propietarios de viviendas con energía solar que…

How a new law in D.C. supports more distributed solar energy

So D.C. has a 100% renewable energy goal. What does that actually mean?  It’s a requirement for the local utility, Pepco. By 2032, all of the electricity the company sells must come from a renewable energy source, like rooftop solar.  Pepco can meet this…