Ah, summer. Hot days, lazy afternoons, and trips to the pool…what’s not to like? The summertime energy bill, for one. Hot days mean a/c units are working overtime. Lazy afternoons pump up electronics usage. Trips to the pool create mounds of laundry. All things that...
It’s been a wild few months, hasn’t it? Life hasn’t been easy for any of us, especially on small businesses in our Southern Colorado community. We care about supporting our local economy and supporting you—our friends and neighbors, and that’s why we’re inviting you...
No matter where you’re located, Steel City Solar can build a solar array for your needs. In town? Great! We’ll install it on your roof. Near town, but with acreage? Swell! We can install on your roof or on a racked ground array. Up in the mountains? Perfect! Depending...
It’s been a crazy month, hasn’t it? We hope that as you spend time at home that you can take comfort in knowing your solar panels are working away, helping to cover your increased energy needs. We also know that spending time at home means not spending time at work,...
Your panels are installed, the inspector has come and gone, you’ve even flipped the switch to turn your solar in Colorado system on. Now, while your solar panels busily work away at turning light into energy, you can sit back and relax. Or can you? Sure, your panels...
Congratulations on installing a solar power system! As your installation process wraps up and you receive approval to turn on your system, we suggest you take a minute to visit the Black Hills Energy website and enroll in the solar continuous roll-over program. ...
If you’ve been thinking about going solar, you’ve probably been wondering just how many solar panels you would need for your home. Unfortunately, there’s no cut-and-dry answer that we can give you. The number of solar panels you need and the size of your system really...
If you’ve been thinking about going solar, you may have wondered about how your panels will produce electricity for your family on dark, cloudy days when there isn’t much sun, or at night when there isn’t sun at all! While solar panels are becoming more efficient...
As we are out in the community talking to you and your neighbors about the benefits of solar power, we get a lot of questions about solar. That’s great! The more you know about solar power and its benefits, the more you can make an informed decision about whether...
Welcome to class! Today we’re going to cover some basics about solar panels and solar energy systems — how they work, their benefits, and how you can decide if they are right for you. Pay close attention, because there WILL be a quiz at the end of class. What are...
