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....
The Seasons of Solar: What You Need to Know for Year-Round Energy Savings Pueblo West, Colorado is a beautiful place to call home. We have hot, sunny days for doing all of our favorite outdoor activities. And minimal snowfall in the winter to make travel easy. The...
Here comes the sun, and it’s definitely all right! Come with us for a little time-traveling trip back to the era of good vibes and flower power. Back in the ’60s and ’70s, solar power was just starting to become a reality. It's come a long way since then! In fact,...
Being Southern Colorado’s top solar provider, we love to talk about solar! And we’re always happy to answer any solar panel questions from our friends and neighbors. We get some questions more than others, so we thought it would be helpful to give you the answers to...
Did you know that Steel City Solar has a solar referral program? The new year is here and if one of the items on your New Year’s Resolution is to bring in some extra cash, you’ll want to continue reading. 2020 was a challenging year for many of us, mentally, socially,...
Most people think that solar panels don’t work in the snow. Indeed, solar panels cannot produce electricity if sunlight can’t reach them due to snow cover. The shorter days of winter also limit the output of solar panels compared to the relatively longer days during...
Do you have a back-up energy plan for when the power goes out? You may have asked yourself that question even before you made the move to solar panels. If you’ve already made the switch to solar, hopefully, your local solar installation company explained options for...
There are few things more frustrating and stressful as a homeowner than trusting a contractor with your home and having them disappear before the work is finished. In worst-case scenarios, they leave with some of your money! Solar installs are not immune to this type...
