Author: Joe Does Solar

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Our Very Own Solar Energy Installation Project

I have been helping people go solar by providing solar energy consulting services for about two years now. I’ve helped well over a hundred people take advantage of the federal tax credits and breaking the Utility Company’s monopoly on their electricity and their cash. I have often been asked by perspective clients “Do you have…

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Solar Financing in Orlando and Your Homes’ Value

How can a solar installation in Orlando affect your homes’ value? In this video, we cover the main points to be considered regarding how a whole house solar array can influence a real estate transaction. Stacey Smith and Vonda Fields are real estate agents and partners with Orlando Home Specialists, under the brokerage of Charles…

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How upgrading your water heater can save you thousands on your Solar Project

Greetings friends! This entry is a complement to my last one “Getting the most out of your solar project”.  I will focus specifically on the water heater here. Have you ever looked at the yellow energy sicker on your water heater?  You likely have, many times. But do you know what it means? Yep, it’s a real…

Solar Panels Being Installed

How to get the most out of your solar project

There are a lot of solar companies out there today. But the majority of them conduct business with the same business model. And their business model isn’t necessarily the best solution for your problem. Today, I’m going to introduce you to a mathematical equation. C = P. The C stands for consumption. The P, for production. Most homeowner’s goal…

SOLAR 101: What Are The Basics of Solar Energy?

If you’ve ever Googled “solar energy” and felt the frustration of not being able to get a simple, concise explanation of what exactly it is (and isn’t) all about, then please, keep reading. This is what you’ve been trying to find while being bombarded with advertisements and misleading claims or the “I’m just a telemarketer…