Installing solar is only the first step. Maintaining performance delivers long-term value. Solar systems can underperform due to equipment failures, monitoring issues, or environmental factors.…
Earth Day is often associated with large-scale environmental efforts, but one of the biggest opportunities for impact starts much closer to home. Residential energy use…
What Dominion Energy customers considering solar should know A proposed change that could affect solar system sizing A bill currently moving through the Virginia legislature,…
With the federal tax credit for solar battery storage ending after 2025, many homeowners assume interest in batteries will slow down. It will not. The…
When you shop for solar, you run into a lot of noise. Confusing pricing. Pushy offers. Contract fine print that somehow never gets mentioned in…
Not all solar financing is created equal. Power Purchase Agreements and solar leases can be great tools when they’re built responsibly and transparently. They give…
Going solar is a smart investment in your home and your future. But life changes. People relocate. Families grow. Homes get sold. One of the…
One of the most common questions we hear from new solar homeowners is simple:“If I have solar, why do I still get a utility bill?”…
If your home has an Enphase solar system, you already have a built-in performance command center right in your pocket. The Enphase Monitoring App lets…
Solar panels are built to last 25 to 30 years or more. But they are not a hands-off system. Routine maintenance protects your production, your…
If your solar panels produce more electricity than your home uses, you do not lose that extra power. In most cases, you can send it…
Why You Should Pay for Quality Going solar is one of the best investments you can make for your home, your wallet, and the planet.…
Snow Removal for Solar Panels: Why It Matters in the DMV When snow blankets the DMV region—Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia—your solar panels can stop…
SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Certificates): What Are They and How Do They Work in the DMV? If you live in Maryland, Washington D.C., or Virginia…
Key takeaways The 30% federal tax credit for homeowner-owned solar ends after 2025. In 2026, most homeowners will benefit most from solar PPAs or leases.…
2025–2035 Home Energy Forecast: Solar, Battery Storage, Rebates & Efficiency Upgrades in the DMV As a homeowner in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia…
SunStrong vs Enphase: Which Solar Monitoring System Is Right for You? Let’s talk about something most solar customers don’t think much about—until something goes wrong:…
“I was very happy with EDGE Energy – not pushy, no hard sell. They understood my timeline and answered every question.” – Ron R., Frederick,…
We were recently called out to inspect a solar system after the homeowner experienced a fire on their roof. It wasn’t our customer—but it quickly…
Over the past few months, a familiar name has resurfaced in the solar space: SunPower. Once considered a gold standard in residential solar, SunPower was…
When the news is full of economic uncertainty, it’s easy to get nervous about making big purchases. But for lots of homeowners, that uncertainty is…
“EDGE Energy did an amazing job! Their ENTIRE team is AMAZING! They were very knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient! They take time to actually listen to…
“We wanted to get completely off fossil fuels at home. I’m an environmentalist. It’s important to walk the walk.” (Karen S.) Our client Karen S.…
In Virginia, residential solar panels typically pay for themselves in nine to 15 years, making them a solid financial investment with retail rate net metering.…
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels on your home in Maryland, and probably have lots of questions, like: In the case study, you’ll find…
Here in DC, we have some of the strongest solar incentives in the country. Financially, installing solar panels is a slam dunk. In the first…
