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At Solar Colorado, we're committed to creating win-win energy solutions for your home, helping you save money & the environment at the same time.

Solar ROI Calculator 12/01/2023

What sales reps really need are leads. Here is an article series with some fresh ideas! https://medium.com/solar-chronicles/solar-roi-calculator-a41df3fee30b

Solar ROI Calculator Creative Lead Gen for Solar Pros — Part IV

You’d Be Surprised! 18/07/2022

I asked a simple question - then did the calculations - and I was blown away! We can make a difference... here's one of the many ways! https://thornton-ej.medium.com/youd-be-surprised-90ca0ebdf42e

You’d Be Surprised! How much impact could air-drying clothes have on the environment?

Solar Chronicles – Medium 03/01/2022

https://medium.com/solar-chronicles - New Solar Energy magazine posted on Medium.com - read the latest article "Sitting in the Shade of My Solar Panels" - it explains the passive benefits of just having the solar panels installed on your roof!

Solar Chronicles – Medium Solar has so many aspects before and especially after you’ve purchased. Those who have chosen to put solar on their home have so many more options than those who have not yet. This publication is intended to help advise those homeowners through that information. .

Clear Your “Carbon Conscience” 27/10/2021

What is your carbon footprint? Do you know? What can you personally do to offset it? The answer is easier than you think - and really interesting. https://medium.com/solar-chronicles/clear-your-carbon-conscience-ed1bed310cdb

Clear Your “Carbon Conscience” You’ll be amazed at how a few small things it takes to make a real difference…

16/08/2021

Case study - Parker Colorado home - IREA utility! Does it save money to go solar? Spoiler alert: YES!!!

https://medium.com/.../proving-residential-solar-pays-off...

To those still considering solar for your home, I've done a case study here to show exactly how much this house saved on solar, right out of the gates. It is interesting to see how much even a single year makes in total costs because of rate hikes!

The sun will never fail us, let that truth POWER us! Own your Power! 14/03/2021

Free education for those interested in solar!

The sun will never fail us, let that truth POWER us! Own your Power! Solar Proud - Any power you OWN is better than power you rent! It's time to OWN YOUR POWER! Going is Easy. Going is fun! Going is where the $MART money goes.

The sun will never fail us, let that truth POWER us! Own your Power! 02/03/2021

The sun will never fail us, let that truth POWER us! Own your Power! Solar Proud - Any power you OWN is better than power you rent! It's time to OWN YOUR POWER! Going is Easy. Going is fun! Going is where the $MART money goes.

16/02/2021

We have expanded outside of Colorado - and have opened up the FB page https://www.facebook.com/solarproud - please go like that page. If you know anyone in AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, NM, NV, SC, TX, & VA - there's a $1000 referrer bonus to collect!

Would you rather pay for the same thing over and over again, or just one time? 14/02/2021

Interesting reading....

Would you rather pay for the same thing over and over again, or just one time? The vast majority of you are paying for the same thing over and over again — and you don’t even realize there is something you can do to…

Solar Companies Are NOT Created Equal 25/01/2021

Solar Companies Are NOT Created Equal This is the only litmus test that really matters:

02/08/2020

The green line is the FIXED solar payment. The red line is what you'll pay with the utility based on a current bill, and a conservative 4% inflation. The savings are instant - and long term. Unless you just like sending your hard-earned money to nameless, faceless corporations instead of keeping that same money for your family. Click on: https://powur.com/solar.proud/education - or drop me a message.
The graph below is from a customer that lives in Colorado.

GoSun Fusion Solar Oven - Hybrid Electric Grill | Portable Oven & High Capacity Solar Cooker | Indoor or Outdoor Oven | American Sun Oven Camping Cookware - Survival Gear Powered by Sun or Electricity 25/07/2020

Not every journey into solar requires Panels - here's an awesome solar oven. Camping, etc - really great design. https://amzn.to/3hAeEtZ - Check it out!

GoSun Fusion Solar Oven - Hybrid Electric Grill | Portable Oven & High Capacity Solar Cooker | Indoor or Outdoor Oven | American Sun Oven Camping Cookware - Survival Gear Powered by Sun or Electricity GoSun Fusion Solar Oven - Hybrid Electric Grill | Portable Oven & High Capacity Solar Cooker | Indoor or Outdoor Oven | American Sun Oven Camping Cookware - Survival Gear Powered by Sun or Electricity

18/04/2020

Our brains are built to problem solve....we are wired to continually look for solutions....

We can turn that pre-wired brain of ours into something great.

Ask yourself the right questions...better questions....and see what answers appear.

"What possibilities can I create that favor me during this pandemic?

Post your answers

Forget toilet paper, Australians are panic-buying PV 22/03/2020

Forget toilet paper, Australians are panic-buying PV Byron Bay-based solar retailer Smart Energy says it is seeing an unprecedented surge in sales and inquiries for solar and home energy storage as consumers look to shore themselves up in uncertain t…

Can Solar Panels Be Recycled? 15/02/2020

A common concern we hear about solar is whether or not the panels can be recycled at the end of their lifespan. This article can help to answer your questions about whether or not solar really is a renewable resource. 🌅

♻ Would you like to see more solar recycling programs in your area? ♻

Can Solar Panels Be Recycled? Anyone who works in the solar industry is intimately aware of the benefits solar energy provides to communities nationwide. Clean, renewable energy bolsters local economies, helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and requires little maintenance over the lifespan of the investment compared to other f...

CSU-Pueblo will be first solar-powered university 11/02/2020

CSU-Pueblo will be first solar-powered university The sun was trying its hardest to burst through light snow and gray clouds Friday morning above the campus of Colorado State University-Pueblo. Perhaps it

Solar Tax Credits & Financing 08/02/2020

How does the 26% tax credit work?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXHPwaLZMCY

Solar Tax Credits & Financing Solar for Homeowners Video 3/4: Tax Credits, Incentives & Financing information for solar systems by CSE

Free Hands-on Solar Design Workshop for homeowners coming to Elizabeth Library 01/02/2020

Come see us tomorrow at the Elizabeth Library from 2-6pm!

Free Hands-on Solar Design Workshop for homeowners coming to Elizabeth Library A new hands-on solar workshop is coming for anyone who wants to learn about solar panel systems for their home, farm or ranch.

Homes With Solar Panels Sell for 4.1% More - Zillow Research 26/01/2020

If you have solar panels and are going to refinance or sell your home, contact us. We will give you the low, medium, and high value of your system through PV Value and the National Renewable Energy Lab.

This will boost your home value.

Homes With Solar Panels Sell for 4.1% More - Zillow Research Nationally, homes with solar-energy systems sold for 4.1% more on average than comparable homes without solar power. For the median-valued home, that translates to an additional $9,274. Nationally, homes with solar-energy systems sold for 4.1% more on average than comparable homes without solar powe...

France Opens the World’s First Solar Panel Road in Normandy 15/01/2020

France Opens the World’s First Solar Panel Road in Normandy France Opens the World’s First Solar Panel Road in Normandy

Timeline photos 14/01/2020

Carpe Verde

The Honnold Foundation is holding its first open call for grant applications! We’re looking for any solar energy organizations or initiatives anywhere in the world who are using solar to reduce environmental impact and improve human lives. Use the link in my bio for the applications, which is open until Feb 7th.

This is a Ben Moon pic of me on a current HF project with Casa Pueblo in Puerto Rico - for the last 5years or so we’ve mostly met and funded our projects through word of mouth or random chance. It’s exciting that we’re finally at a place where we can open up to new ideas. I’m excited to see potential new projects. Click here to apply: www.honnoldfoundation.org/apply

US Electricity: Solar Up 15%, Wind Up 9% 13/01/2020

US Electricity: Solar Up 15%, Wind Up 9% "Small-scale solar photovoltaics (e.g., rooftop solar systems) alone grew by 19.22% YTD. Compared to all other energy sources, solar-generated electricity has enjoyed the fastest growth rate thus far in 2019." Natural gas generation grew by 6.71%, nuclear energy generation grew by 0.8%, and coal-gen...

Colorado regulators fast-tracking rules that may spur spread of community solar projects 26/12/2019

If you have a roof, solar panels will save you a lot of money! But did you know that if you are in an apartment or otherwise can't put solar on your roof, Colorado is working to enable your own money savings too?

https://www.denverpost.com/2019/12/03/colorado-looks-at-rules-for-community-solar/

Colorado regulators fast-tracking rules that may spur spread of community solar projects Solar energy advocates are hoping that state regulators’ decision to put proposed rules for community solar gardens on a fast track will help Colorado reclaim a leading role in an arena that …

In rural Colorado, the kids of coal miners learn to install solar panels 26/12/2019

Why would coal miners and solar panels have anything to do with each other?

https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2019/12/in-rural-colorado-the-kids-of-coal-miners-learn-to-install-solar-panels/

In rural Colorado, the kids of coal miners learn to install solar panels The mines once provided steady employment, now solar energy offers jobs for the next generation.

Starting Jan. 1, All New Homes Required To Have Solar Panels In California 20/12/2019

"The California Energy Commission estimates the new mandates will add about $9,500 to the price of an average house."

Starting Jan. 1, All New Homes Required To Have Solar Panels In California The California Energy Commission estimates the new mandates will add about $9,500 to the price of an average house.

More U.S. homeowners say they are considering home solar panels 20/12/2019

We think this is awesome... do you agree?

More U.S. homeowners say they are considering home solar panels Some 46% of U.S. homeowners say they have given serious thought to adding home solar panels in the past year, up from 40% in 2016.