The Benefits of Solar During the Hot & Sunny Summer Months Solar panels don’t just power your air-conditioner on scorching hot summer days, they also take over some of the AC’s work themselves. Based on a study at the University of California at San Diego, rooftop...
Remember when your utility bills were reasonable every month? In this modern world, there are so many devices that drain energy from your home. The utility bills seem to keep going up. But there is a way to take control of that cost forever. Solar energy is simply...
Insulating your home in Southern Colorado Why Is Insulating Your Home So Important? Many homeowners assume that their homes have been properly insulated when built or remodeled. But did you know that even though construction energy codes have improved over the years,...
We’re proud to be a part of an exciting new team of business owners, employers, and educators coming together this spring to launch the Pueblo chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME). What is FAME? Toyota began FAME in 2008 with a...
Deciding to Go Solar? Imagine FINALLY making the decision to go solar. You’re stoked to see those energy bills plummet. You’re excited to be doing your part to curb the use of fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. And then, the unexpected happens. Your solar...
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th. If you’re a mom, your kids will probably be taking a moment to show they care or giving you gifts to say how much they love you. From all of us here at Steel City Solar, we want to say a big Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out...
An Easy Way to Make a Big Impact on Climate Change On January 28, 1969, a blowout on Union Oil’s Platform A caused an oil spill in the Pacific Ocean. The spill killed thousands of aquatic animals, polluting the Santa Barbara coast for years. The spill outraged...
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and go solar! Now what? The most important decision you can make is to carefully select the solar installer that you’re going to work with. While it may be easy to price solar panels and other equipment, finding the right...
Relying less on electricity from burning fossil fuels, going solar is a great way to do your part in making sure we leave a healthy planet for future generations. But solar isn’t just better for the environment, it’s better for your wallet too. When you make an...
There’s one thing we can all agree on, that’s how nice getting an income tax deduction can be. Installing solar is an easy way to get one! But you probably already knew that! What you might not know are all the details and how easy it is to cash in on your credit....
