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What Need to Know About Investing in Solar Panels vs the Stock Market

In the realm of investments, individuals often find themselves weighing the merits of various options, from traditional stocks to alternative investments like solar panels. Both avenues offer unique benefits and considerations, making the decision between them an intriguing subject for analysis. In ...

Alex Hay
13.03.24 04:05 PM - Comment(s)
The Case for Net Metering

Net Metering is under attack across the country. In California, thousands of jobs are in jeopardy or already lost because of the new NEM 3.0 rules implemented in 2023. Utility companies claim that net metering is not in the best interest of the public, and use public dollars to lobby for change that...

Alex Hay
24.01.24 03:56 PM - Comment(s)
Electricity Demand is Skyrocketing and We Aren't Prepared. So What Can You Do About It?

Historically, demand for electricity has been pretty stagnant. Over the past fifty years, the average energy rates have gone up about 4% per year right along with inflation, and service has been incredibly reliable. For most Americans, power outages haven’t really been a major problem. Those days ar...

Alex Hay
15.12.23 04:36 PM - Comment(s)
How Does Gold Path Solar Offer the Best Value?

To understand how we offer the best solar price point in our markets, it starts with understanding the cost structure of a home solar project.  I will speak below in general terms assuming the contractor is acting in good faith and that homeowners are seeing fair market rates. 


The most exp...

Alex Hay
16.10.23 03:29 PM - Comment(s)
7 Things to Know Before You Buy or Sell a Home with Solar

    Quick question: Would you rather move into a home with a $200 a month average electric bill, or $10? One more question: Would you rather sell your house for 4-6% more AND 14-20% faster, or would rather it sit for longer and go for less? The answers are obvious, and that is why sol...

Alex Hay
28.09.23 01:52 PM - Comment(s)
Our Grid is Vulnerable, Here is How We Fix It

In an era marked by increasing reliance on technology and the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions, the security of the electric grid has emerged as a paramount concern. Traditional centralized power generation systems have served us well, but they come with inherent vulnerabilities that c...

Alex Hay
23.08.23 01:12 PM - Comment(s)
Utility Rates: What Does Our Future Hold?

How long have you owned your home? Whether it has been twenty years or two, Think back to that first month, think back to all the fun (stressful) projects you had planned. All the walls that needed new paint, the potential bar-area in the basement, the new patio furniture you were going to pick out,...

Alex Hay
18.07.23 02:22 PM - Comment(s)
Top 5 Reasons Solar Ownership is Our Best Possible Future

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and rising energy costs, residential solar power has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering a transformative solution for individuals and society at large. By harnessing the power of the sun, residential solar empowers homeowners to take con...

Alex Hay
15.06.23 01:21 PM - Comment(s)
When Does Going Solar NOT Make Sense?
        That could be a valid reason why solar might not make sense for a homeowner: if they live deep inside a dark cave, but who knows - if they have property nearby that’s exposed to sunlight, there could be a feasible space for a nice ground mount resident...
Alex Hay
16.05.23 12:06 PM - Comment(s)
The Four Most Quoted Reasons Not to Go Solar

            I’ve been in home solar sales for seven years now, and it still always surprises me when homeowners decide against solar for their homes. Of course, I am biased and believe every home should have solar panels. But when you really thi...

Alex Hay
15.03.23 01:04 PM - Comment(s)