Is Solar a SCAM? – Dishonest Solar Salespeople

Introduction This post is part of a blog series I am writing called “Dishonest Solar Salespeople”. When I search on Google, I can’t really find any information on the truth about the Residential Solar Industry. The truth just isn’t out there yet because Residential Solar is still so new. Here’s some facts you need to know to understand this post. Some of the below...Read More

SRP’s Home Attic Insulation Rebate

There are several ways to reduce the energy use in your home. One of the most effective ways is to get more insulation rolled or blown into your attic. Since most of the attics in the Phoenix, AZ area are narrow and short, blown insulation is the most popular option here. Typically fiberglass or cellulose insulation is blown into the attic. Cellulose is less expensive, more efficient (due to...Read More

Take Advantage of SRP’s Economy Price Plan and Save $276 Per Year

Save Even More Money with SRP After Going Solar! I was recently reviewing one of my solar customer’s SRP statements and I found something I want to share. I helped this customer with home solar in April 2020 (Covid mania couldn’t stop me from knocking on doors!) and he was installed in August 2021. This customer is saving a lot of money with solar, but he’s saving even more...Read More

How To Look Up Your Electricity Usage in Salt River Project (SRP)

What is Electricity Usage Data? Utility companies measure electricity by kilowatt-hour (kWh). That is why you have a meter on the side of your house. It measures how many kWhs your home is drawing from the utility grid. Without that meter the AC electricity would just flow into your house and the utility company would have no idea how much of their electricity you were using, and tragically,...Read More

Do I Need a Demand Manager (Load Controller) in my SRP Home Solar Panel System?

What is a Demand Manager (Load Controller)? A demand manager, also known as a load controller, is a device that is often installed with a home solar panel system. This device limits the total “demand” a house can use. Demand is the amount of electricity in kilowatts (kW) that the house is using at any given time. This is not to be confused with kilowatt-hours (kWh), which is the...Read More