Are you planning a construction project this year?
Remodeling, New Construction, Adding a Garage or Carport are all great opportunities to install the solar electric system that you have dreamed about.
Other conditions that make the perfect time to install … Read More...
Great time to incorporate solar into your construction project. Planning ahead gives you the opportunity to get the most out of your new project.
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One often stated myth is that manufacturing solar panels requires more energy than the solar module will produce is simply not true.
According to a 2004 National Renewable Energy Laboratory study that analyzes several different panel technologies, “Producing electricity with … Read More...
Grid-tie Net Metering Solar Electric Systems: Many Montanans have solar arrays “net metered” into the grid, through Northwestern Energy or a local co-op. Net metering customers receive a credit on their electricity bill for each kilowatt hour of electricity … Read More... 
Beki Glyde Brandborg of Helena Montana hails from a long family history of conservation and environmentalism. The most recent step on her journey to make a difference in the world was to install a solar electric system that will … Read More...
Solarize Missoula 2015-2016
Over the fall, winter and spring of 2015-16 Climate Smart Missoula worked with partners on the Solarize Missoula community campaign to dramatically increase solar installations in Missoula by making solar simple. Solarize was a resounding success. … Read More...
It is December in Montana. We received our first snowfall that stayed with us. Temperatures have dipped. We received a call: “Help. It is a beautiful day outside and my inverter is in nighttime mode.” We asked if there was … Read More...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ground mounts versus roof mounted solar electric modules?
Roof Mounted solar photovoltaic modules have the advantages of low cost and height, generally above nearby obstacles and harms way. This economical method utilizes the … Read More...
Use your Solar Electric generated electricity most efficiently. Begin by looking at the largest energy loads in our Western Montana area, Heating, Cooling, Hot water, Lighting, appliances, and other electronics.
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Considering a solar electric system for your home? Begin with your loads, or energy usage.
According to the US Energy Information Administration conventional lighting can consume 15% of the average home electric usage on a monthly basis, 30% in commercial … Read More...