Solar Wolf Energy Blog

Vampire Loads Are Costing You Money!

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There's a vampire on the loose! Whether you're at work, at home or out on the town, this vampire is taking a bite out of your wallet and raising your electricity costs. But, there's no need to barricade the house and stock up on garlic just yet. This vampire works entirely though your electrical outlets and stopping this monster can be as easy as pulling a few plugs.Vampire Power can go by many names. For example - Standby power, vampire draw,...

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Mike "Tech Overlord" Collette

Owning Your Own (SOLAR) Gas Station

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In 1974 I was just turning 17 years old. My hair was long and my goals were yet to be figured out. Many do not know that this was the period of the gas crisis. Escalating prices and shortages were the bane of drivers of motor cars. I owned a 1964 VW beetle that was my pride and joy. I was on the verge of going to college for physics where my thoughts would change.  You see this was the era of gas lines and escalating prices. This was...

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Jeff Hickson LEED AP

What Does a "NO" Mean In Solar?

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During thousands of visits about solar power to homes or business and countless conversations there are times when a “no” is necessary. Sometimes these responses are mine…and sometimes they are the customers. I personally like them. I will give you a little background to help you understand why.Since 1984 in some way I have been trying to put bricks in a wall. That wall is a defensive wall for my children and for the coming generations. I see...

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Jeff Hickson LEED AP

Electricity Costs Continue To Soar Every Year!

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If you're considering whether going solar is a worthwhile financial move for your home, there are essentially two factors that you should look at: The costs associated with Solar Power. The utility rates you pay for electricity from the grid.Going solar makes economic sense when solar electricity costs less than grid electricity!Utility Rates Continue To Soar Every YearRetail residential electricity rates (the amount you pay per...

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Mike "Tech Overlord" Collette

The Top 7 Myths About Solar

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Solar power is the future and it’s one of the greatest growing and emerging technologies out there. However, because it’s new, there is so much misinformation about the solar industry. Let’s be honest we all know someone who thinks they’re “a solar expert” and they’ve never even worked in the renewable energy field.Allow me to elaborate on the top 7 misconceptions about Solar.1) Solar is a Tax Scam: (FALSE)There is something called an Investment ...

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Marty "The Brain" Peña

How Do You Size a Solar PV System?

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I have been thinking about how I size a solar PV system. The answer seems simple. You size it to the customer's electrical load.  Is that the right answer though? On the face of it, it would seem so. Over more than a decade of designing my thought has changed and frankly I am better at what I do.  It has been driven by my exposure to the processes of others as well as my thoughts on results. I see other designs, the promises made and...

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Jeff Hickson LEED AP

"Wolf Moon" The First Full Moon of 2020 Will Also Coincide With a Lunar Eclipse

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The so-called “Full Wolf Moon,” which rises Jan. 10, will also coincide with a penumbral lunar eclipse that will be visible to some looking skyward — depending on where you live in the world.According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the January full Moon was dubbed the "Wolf" Moon by Native Americans because it occurred at a time of year when wolves would be howling with hunger. As eclipses of the moon go, today's Wolf Moon lunar eclipse will...

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Mike "Tech Overlord" Collette

Five Things To Consider When Choosing a Solar Company

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So, you're interested in going solar? It can seem like a daunting task to choose a company to go with. There are so many companies and system designs to choose from. I am going to share with you 5 things that you must absolutely consider before pulling the trigger on your solar project. 1. Cost: When choosing a company more often then not you are going to make the logical decision of getting at least three or more quotes. Now with...

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Marty "The Brain" Peña