Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Solar Energy’ Category

Home Sustainability: How Solar Panels and Heat Pumps Work Together

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Solar cuts your ongoing electrical costs, heat pumps lower your energy bills, and they can work together to compound those effects. When you power your heat pump with solar energy, you’re supercharging your home sustainability, and this is why it works.

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Go Solar: Smart Energy Financing and 30% Tax Credit Available

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Solar panel systems look promising but daunting at the same time. It’s a big commitment, and that commitment is made easier by two things: our financing options, and the 30% tax credit offered by the US government.

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How Long Does Solar Panel Installation Take?

Monday, June 26th, 2023

Installing solar panels on your home is a big step towards lowering your cost of living and carbon footprint at the same time, but let’s not pretend the process isn’t inconvenient.

Installing solar panels can take a bit of time, and you’re just trying to live your life. So how long will technicians be on your roof, and when will they be done?

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Going to Sell Your Home? Consider This Upgrade First

Monday, May 16th, 2022
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With more and more homeowners in Bellingham and beyond making the investment, “solar energy” has become quite the buzzword in recent years. There is a good reason for this! Solar panels help homeowners reduce their energy usage as well as costs. 

In case you’re wondering if solar is “worth it” for customers who live in the Pacific Northwest–where we don’t get a whole lot of sunny days compared to our neighbors who are further south–the answer is yes, solar energy is actually a great choice. 

Part of why this is true is due to the increase in home value that solar installations bring. Read on to learn more! 

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Install Solar Today to Take Advantage of the Federal Tax Credit

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
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Interested in installing solar and getting a solar tax credit? Now is the time! In order to claim your solar installation on your 2021 taxes and receive the 26% credit, you’ll need to install prior to the end of 2021. According to energy.gov, the federal residential solar energy credit is a tax credit that can be claimed on federal income taxes for a percentage of the cost of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Solar by Barron is the experienced team that can help with your installation! Read on to learn more.

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It’s Time to Go Solar! Here’s Why

Monday, March 29th, 2021
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“Going solar” has become quite the catchphrase in recent years, and for good reason. There have been a number of advancements made in order to reduce energy usage and costs for homeowners throughout the Pacific Northwest, and this is one of them. You may not think it’s the right option for homes in our area, but on the contrary, solar energy is a great choice for PNW households!

Read on as we uncover some of the benefits of going solar.

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Solar Tax Credits are Being Extended: Should You Go Solar?

Monday, January 11th, 2021
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There are a number of benefits to utilizing solar power for your electrical needs. Perhaps the most exciting benefit is that solar tax credits have recently been extended! While they were slated to drop from 26% to 22% in 2021, the 26% tax credit has now been extended for another two years.

Remember, of course, that solar panel functionality and installation can only be successful if they’re managed by trained and experienced professionals, such as the Home Performance Experts here at Solar by Barron. Read on as we uncover three of the top reasons more homeowners than ever before are investing in solar energy.

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How You Can Save with Solar!

Monday, November 16th, 2020
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More and more homeowners are going solar these days, with a number of reasons to do so. Not only does solar electricity help you save energy (and subsequently money), but when you go solar with Solar by Barron, you get to cash in on even more great savings.

That’s because right now, we’re offering a solar-heat pump-water heater trifecta: When you choose our experts to install a residential or commercial solar system, we’ll virtually eliminate your power bill—think free power, free heating, and free water heating! You can call us for a free estimate any time, but be sure to do it ASAP as this offer won’t last. In the meantime, read on to see why going solar matters.

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