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Solar Permits in Maryland: Are They Required?

Like most home improvement projects, installing solar panels on your rooftop requires inspections and permits. This is especially true in Maryland — a state with notoriously strict guidelines (and fees) regarding building codes and permits. But why is solar permitting...

10 Ways Solar Home Owners Can Conserve Energy

Installing solar panels on your home is a great way to lower your electricity bill. Each kilowatt of solar moves your utility bill closer to $0. Plus, with Maryland’s net metering program, you can even enjoy negative electricity bills in your solar home. Another way...

Solar Panel Efficiency: A Homeowner’s Guide

Because many Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. homeowners view solar as a commodity, they focus almost exclusively on price. For them, it doesn’t make sense to pay $2,000 more for solar panels that offer 1% higher efficiency? But this is a huge mistake. Solar panel...

Solar Panel Maintenance Checklist

Solar panels are low maintenance. Really, really low maintenance. With no moving parts, most installations can go decades with minimal upkeep. And thanks to high-impact protective casing, some panels are durable enough to withstand hailstones shot at 260 mph. And if...