Posts Tagged ‘solar panels’

3 Solar Estimate Red Flags- How To Spot Them

October 23rd, 2009

maryland_solar_estimateHere are 3 solar estimate red flags you need to know about if you are considering a Maryland solar installation.

1. Poor Specifications.

You should know what you are buying, right? I can’t tell you how many times people considering solar in Maryland hand me a solar installation estimate that lacks the necessary specifications and details. These people have no idea what they are actually buying! How many solar panels will be installed? What size tank comes with your new solar water heater? The point is…know what you are buying.

2. Failure To Include Required Solar Installation Permits.

Inexperienced solar installers forget or are not familiar with the required solar installation permits. Shady solar installers will intentionally leave out permits to reduce costs. This will cause a major problem for you (read this post on solar building permits).

3. Inflated Tax Incentive Expectations.

Maryland solar tax incentives are terrific, but don’t let a slick solar salesperson exaggerate the reality. Click here for Maryland solar tax incentive information.

Top 5 Reasons To Go Solar In Maryland

October 21st, 2009

Here are the top 5 reasons to go solar in Maryland…

  1. Maryland solar tax incentives Rank #4 in the country.
  2. Solar panels will dramatically reduce your energy costs. Whether you install a solar water heater or solar electric panels…you will save tens of thousands of dollars.
  3. Maryland’s sun exposure is terrific for solar (read this post on sun exposure).
  4. Solar will help you break ties with the utility company. This will give you more energy independence by securing your future energy costs.
  5. You will reduce significant amounts of CO2 emissions and leave a cleaner planet for future generations.

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Your Maryland Water Heater Guide

October 13th, 2009

Maryland solar water heater installations…

If it’s time to replace your old water heater or you are ready to switch to an energy efficient water heater…your Maryland Water Heater Guide will help you understand your options.

Did you know you can install an energy efficient water heater that will allow you to connect solar panels at a later date? Solar Ready water heaters give you all the benefits of a high efficiency gas or electric water heater with the option to connect solar panels whenever you want.

  • Click here to view the guide- [download#2]

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AtisSun in The Baltimore Sun

August 6th, 2009

Solar panels to top ‘green’ measures at governor’s mansion
By Laura Smitherman and Meredith Cohn Baltimore Sun reporters
August 6, 2009

Read the full Baltimore Sun article by clicking here

Mark Bartlett, owner of AtisSun Inc., which installs solar panels, said he was thrilled at the idea of the panels being installed on Government House – and hopes that it encourages even more residents to do the same. “It’s fabulous, a great message,” he said.

More residents have warmed to the idea, especially as state and federal incentives can offset the cost of a typical residential solar thermal system by 60 percent. The solar program in Maryland has become so popular that the state ran out of money last year and had to put hundreds of people on a wait list.

“Forget cash for clunkers, this is cash for water,” Bartlett said. “It’s really a win-win. Homeowners save money, and the average house reduces its C02 emission by 2,000 pounds a year.”

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Solar Panels & Cloudy Days

June 3rd, 2009

clouds_solar Solar Panels & Cloudy DaysRobert Kyriakides is a big part of the solar thermal industry in the U.K. In a recent blog post he gave a great scientific answer to this common solar panel question…

“Do solar panels work on cloudy days?”

Click here to read Robert’s post