Not sure about switching to solar? As a residential solar panel installation company, we want to help you understand a little more about the benefits of going solar. According to the U.S Energy Information Administration, about 62% of the power currently generated in...
Top 5 Solar Panel Scams to Be Aware Of
As the popularity of solar panel powered homes continues to rise, so do the scams. We don’t want you to fall prey to these tactics so we’ve been talking about the issue. It is still a rising problem in many states and we want you to be aware and prepared in case you...
Pump Up Your Summer Energy Efficiency
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...
Join Us For Free Food Fridays
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...
Think You’re Too Remote For Solar? Think Again!
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...
Refer your friends and get CASH
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,...
You’ve Gone Solar In Colorado … Now What?
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...
Optimizing Your Solar Power System with Black Hills Energy
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. ...
How to Determine The Type And Location For Solar Panels
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...
Solar Net Metering Gives You Energy Day or Night
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...