Over the past ten years, the cost of solar (in present value) has fallen 81%. It should come as no surprise that during this period, the capacity of solar power has increased 26x. Hundreds of homeowners and businesses in Columbus, Cincinnati, and the greater tristate area have taken control of their energy bills by having…
Read MoreHave you ever opened your electricity bill and wondered, “why is this so much higher than last month?” I’m here to answer that question. There are four main contributors to the bills you receive: Fuels, Infrastructure (power plants, transmission lines, etc.), Weather Conditions, and Regulations. In some parts of the country, your bill can also…
Read MoreWhat would you say if I told you that you could buy milk at today’s market price for the next 20 years, and then you would receive free milk for 5 years after that? Assuming you don’t plan on taking up a new fad diet that restricts you from drinking milk, you’re almost certainly going…
Read MoreQuestion: “If I get solar, will I need batteries to make it work?” The answer to this question is No. Systems installed in the Midwest very rarely have or need to have batteries. The reason why you do not need a battery is that we are putting the energy directly back into the grid at…
Read MoreMore than one million residential solar arrays have been installed across the United States and many more homeowners have begun to consider solar energy for their home. If you are considering installing solar on your roof, you probably have some questions regarding what occurs when your solar company comes out to install your brand-new solar…
Read MoreIf you are considering purchasing solar for your home and have started your research, you have probably found that there is no shortage of brands out there. How do you evaluate these companies? What separates a good panel from a bad panel? What would be best for you in your specific situation? There are three…
Read MoreSolar is still relatively new in Ohio and, because of this, people are unsure how it will impact their property. Questions like “Is it safe on my roof?” and “Will it cause roofing issues?” are heard frequently in places where solar is still emerging. Although the Ohio solar market is growing and solar awareness increases…
Read MoreSolar has grown by over 5,000% since 2008. While some early adopters and environmentally-minded businesses and homeowners are installing solar for altruistic reasons, the vast majority of that growth is due to the financial benefits of solar. The price has finally leveled off recently after 15 years of steady and sharp decline and property owners…
Read MoreQuestion: “If I get solar, will I need batteries to make it work?” The answer to this question is No. Systems installed in the Midwest, very rarely have or need to have batteries. The reason why you do not need a battery is that we are putting the energy directly back into the grid at…
Read MoreAt Solar is Freedom®, we get to sit down with homeowners right here in the Midwest every single day. From these meetings, there are two major misconceptions that we get asked on a regular basis about installing a solar array on your home or business. Misconception Number One: “When the sun is not out, I…
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Through 2019, the federal government is offering a 30% rebate on the total cost of a solar install. This is a huge help to many of our homeowners and makes it very affordable. The main incentive in Ohio is of course Net Metering (process explained below). State and local incentives include may also be included, such as a property tax freeze in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
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