Solar Is Solar Worth the Investment for Homeowners in Virginia in 2026? Virginia utility rates have climbed roughly 30% since 2021, net metering rules held stronger than most homeowners expected, and panel costs have continued to fall. Here is what the numbers actually look like for Virginia homeowners right now. Earth Right | solar | […]

Energy Efficiency How to Reduce Energy Cost In The Summer Virginia homes face real efficiency losses every season. Here is what is actually driving your summer bill, and what you can do about it. Earth Right | Home Energy | 8 min read ~10% Rise in utility costs from 2024 to 2025 32% Of home

Home Energy How to Keep Your Electric Bill Down Most homes waste far more energy than their owners realize. Here’s a practical look at where that energy goes and what actually makes a difference on your bill.   Earth Right | Energy Efficiency Guide | 10 min read $144 Avg. monthly electric bill (US) 52%

System Monitoring for Residential Solar Panels Did you know that you can see every detail of your solar energy system at the click of a button? Thanks to solar system monitoring software, keeping up to date on your energy has never been easier! System monitoring software is an app or program that allows you to

Solar Panels Did you know that there have been over 45,000 solar energy systems installed in Virginia?  With solar’s popularity skyrocketing, it is becoming increasingly important that homeowners know the facts about what solar energy is, how it works, and the many benefits it provides.  Our goal is to provide informative, educational resources to homeowners

Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance There are plenty of projects that are easy to DIY. You can make some pretty nice Christmas gifts without too much trouble. If you’re up for a challenge you can probably DIY some impressive home improvements, like a new fence or some planter boxes. If you are incredibly ambitious, you

Sizing Your Solar Panel System Imagine you’re at a restaurant by yourself but all the meals on the menu are family size. You ask the waiter if you can order a meal for one person instead so that you don’t have to spend as much money, and they reply “Don’t you want as much food

Net Metering and State Differences Do you ever wonder how solar systems are able to produce energy for you to use in the middle of the night when the sun isn’t out? Here’s a hint: they don’t! Because solar panels need sunlight to produce electricity, there are times where your system produces less energy than

Mounting Systems for Solar Panels Anyone who has tried to put up Christmas lights, hang a picture on their wall, or install a new curtain rod knows that mounting something correctly can be difficult. You have to make sure it is secure, correctly positioned, and able to stand the test of time, all while learning

Inverters The concept of solar energy generation is pretty straightforward: solar panels collect energy from the sun and convert it into usable electricity for the home. But how do solar systems change the stuff that keeps the world warm and bright into the electricity that makes your TV turn on each evening? That’s where inverters