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Solar Energy Growth in Massachusetts   The installation of solar panels in Massachusetts has seen a great increase in recent years, especially since the advent of the SMART program in 2018. The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) is a state-run program aimed...

Three Major Advancements in 2023 The solar energy sector is always changing and developing. All signs point to solar energy continuing to be a major staple of the energy world in 2023 and for years to come.  Policy changes and improved technology are sure to make...

Solar panels are some of the best tools on the market for creating sustainable energy. Today, homeowners and builders can add solar panels to their properties, adding value to the home and saving money on electricity.  Some in cold climates like New England may worry...

Winter weather can bring all types of stress, including extra strain on your electrical system. The cold temperatures and rainy weather can put a lot of wear and tear on your wiring. This can lead to power issues throughout your home and around your property. Even...

Consider electricity like a flowing river. There are two types of currents that describe how the flow behaves, Alternating and Direct. Depending on which electrical system is present, these rivers need a suitable pathway to their destinations to get the most use out...

In the lithium-ion battery family, the most common are NMC nickel magnesium and cobalt and LFP lithium iron phosphate or LiFePO4. With both batteries being in the same lithium-ion family, there are a lot of similarities and a few differences between the two. If you're...

It’s Not Just a Number When an outage occurs, one of the first things that happens is people turn to a backup power source. Whether it’s a battery USP or a generator, these backup power sources having the capability of not being electrically stranded could be a matter...

Types Of Backup Power Systems Outages are a common occurrence in New England, especially during the winter months. When the power fails and the grid is down, do you have a plan? Whether it's battery or generated stand-by power, hundreds of thousands of dollars each...

So, now that we can capture the sun, how do we get it into a bottle for rainy days or peak usage times? Though solar storage has become more popular over the years, since its inception, it's not talked about often.  Storage and Solar, How Does It Work? During the...

The Many Choices Of Renewable Energy Many residential and business constructions, new and old, have been converting to renewable energy for a few reasons. Mainly, to get away from paying the high cost of depending on the local area’s power grid. It gives these...

Owning a rental property is a great source of extra income. Finding the right groove in which you can profit the most out of the property is something of a science. With all the factors of pricing for your tenants, advertisements, mortgage, and upkeep, things can get...

When a customer, client, or even an employee enters into a place of business, the first thing they notice is the lighting. Is there enough to safely see and navigate the space? Is it meant to be intimate or more serious? How can the lighting affect what this business...