Solar Wolf Energy Blog

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

International Polar Bear Day is Coming Up this Saturday. How Does Solar Help Protect Vulnerable Species?

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This Saturday, we’ll be observing an international day of awareness for one of the most well-loved apex predators on Earth: the polar bear! Officially classified as Ursus maritimus, the polar bear is an iconic creature that rules the Arctic circle. It is the largest extant bear species on the planet! This powerful animal is considered the most carnivorous of all bear species, feeding primarily on ringed and bearded seals. Though their food...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Stormy Weather and Home Battery Storage

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That time of year is in full swing! Central Massachusetts amassed a whopping 13.8 inches of snow on February 1st, almost beating the 1898 record for 14 inches in a single day. Worcester, MA has actually been ranked the snowiest city in the United States this winter! In total, we’ve accumulated about 53 inches of snow since winter began. Did you lose power during the massive snowstorm that blew through New England this week? If so, you’re not...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Happy Black History Month! Black Innovators in Clean Energy

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Every February, the United States observes Black History Month. This is a time for us to emphasize the way that Black American’s contributions have improved our world, acknowledge the impacts of the African diaspora and the struggle that African Americans have endured to fight for civil rights and liberties. Different industries in our economy are taking this month to raise awareness about how Black leaders have positively influenced the work we ...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Observing International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

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This Thursday, February 11, was the day people around the world take to acknowledge the contributions of women to science fields, as well as the importance of empowering girls and women to get involved in the sciences. We wanted to talk about this topic, because women in science fields are important to us. A large portion of our leadership team is women, and we wouldn't have the successful company we have today without them. We all owe our...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Green is the New Black in Energy Investing: How Clean Power is Beating Fossil Fuels at Market

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You don’t have to be an expert economist to know that the invisible hand of the free market guides the natural fluctuations of prices and trade. It’s a staple of our society to approach the economy with a “laissez faire” attitude, letting things naturally adjust depending on the diverse array of individual market forces interacting at any given time. In this economic system, the price of a given good will fluctuate until it reaches a point where ...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Energy Interdependence and Diversity: How Cooperation and Balance Keep Our Communities Strong

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As a national presence in residential and commercial solar energy installation, we at Solar Wolf Energy love renewables more than most. We’re huge supporters of clean energy transition because we know it is the best path our society can take towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing the harmful impacts of climate change, and preserving our natural resources. However, we also know that balance and moderation are key elements of any...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele

Consider Challenging Yourself to be a Steward for Earth During Lent

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For many Americans, Lent is an important part of the year. A time of solemn observance for Catholic people, Lent is the 40 day period that begins after Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter. During this time, many people choose to “give something up” to show reverence for the sacrifice Jesus made when he fasted and prayed for 40 days, before dying on the Cross for mankind’s sins. Whether you are religious or not, Lent can be an opportune time to try...

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Alex "Solar Girl" Steele