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Six Things to Understand Before You Go Solar in 2026
Thinking about getting residential solar in 2026? These six tips are a great place to start before signing anything.
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My Honest Review of Powur After More Than 230 Projects
What matters to me now is whether a company can deliver for homeowners not just today, but years from now when service, support, and accountability matter most. That's ultimately why I've continued working with Powur and why I believe they deserve serious consideration from homeowners evaluating their solar options.
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Don’t Confuse Leasing a Car With Leasing Solar
Leasing a car and leasing solar are not even close to the same thing. They might use the same word, but the financial structure, the timeline, the ownership, and the long-term consequences are completely different.
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How to Avoid Solar Quote Websites That Sell Your Information
Most homeowners don’t think twice before filling out a form on a solar website. In many cases, your information is immediately sold. Multiple solar contractors can receive your details within seconds, each paying for the opportunity to contact you. None of them know anything meaningful about your home beyond what you entered, and none of them are connected to each other.
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How to Protect Yourself from Solar Sales Tactics
Most homeowners start the solar process the same way. They reach out to a company, schedule a call, and expect they’re about to get advice tailored to their home. It feels like the logical first step. But what many people don’t realize is that the person on the other end of that call isn’t actually there to advise them in an open-ended way. They’re there to sell.
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A 25-Year Solar Warranty Means Nothing Without Someone to Enforce It
A warranty is a document. It outlines what’s covered and for how long. What it doesn’t guarantee is how easy it will be to get someone to act on it when you need support.
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Traditional Solar PPA vs. Prepaid PPA: What's the Difference and Which Is Better in 2026?
Understanding the difference between these two options could save you tens of thousands of dollars and decades of frustration.
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The Solar Landscape Has Changed: Here's Your New Best Path to Going Solar in 2026
Let me break down the four ways to go solar in 2026, and explain why one option in particular has become the clear winner for most homeowners.
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Enphase 10C vs. Tesla Powerwall 3: Which Home Battery Is Right for You in 2026?
Both the Enphase 10C and the Tesla Powerwall 3 are solid home batteries, but after installing hundreds of these systems, Enphase comes out ahead for most homeowners.
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