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Top 10 Solar Installation FAQs | Rio Rancho Solar Contractor

When SolExergy consultants speak with customers, we hear the same questions cropping up again and again. By now, you know the benefits of solar, from reducing your carbon footprint to cutting your energy bill. But what are the ins-and-outs of solar installation? We want you to be confident moving ahead with your solar installation, so […]

Energy Coverage with Home Solar Installation in New Mexico

Residential solar can help reduce your electricity bills — or even eliminate them. But, how many solar panels do you need to power your home to achieve that zero bill? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from our customers. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to home solar installation. Here, we’ll walk […]

Solar Companies Make It Easy to Switch to Solar During COVID-19

As with every facet of our society, the solar energy industry has felt impacts from COVID-19. Earlier in the year, the novel coronavirus was responsible for slowdowns across the construction industry, including in the construction of solar farms. Residential, rooftop solar installations decreased as well, especially in locations where public health orders were more restrictive. […]

2020 Solar Tax Credit Updates in New Mexico

When homeowners think of solar panel tax credits, they often think of the federal credit that makes solar energy more accessible and affordable for all Americans. Signed into law in March and in effect as of July 2020, the New Solar Market Development Income Tax Credit provides additional financial benefit for New Mexicans. The state’s […]

How Working from Home Affects Your Energy Use

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As stay-at-home orders settled over New Mexico and the United States in March, many people suddenly found themselves working from home and homeschooling their children.  Initially, energy trend spotters thought the shelter-in-place orders would lead to overall decreases in energy use and thus be a boon for the environment. An April 2020 study from IOPscience […]