The president has taken the recommendation of the International Trade Council and instituted a 30% tariff on most imported solar cells and modules. While the solar industry voice has been very loud in opposition we need to keep in mind the industry...
Solar production curve by month for a solar array in Michigan. Example: 8.835 kwp solar array Year-end for tax credit OR Spring in time for the solar production season??? Both answers are good but the correct answer for the home...
Congratulations to Grand Rapids Michigan!
In December of 2017, Grand Rapids Michigan became one of just twelve cities across the U.S. selected to participate in the Zero Cities Project,...
Solar Panels Work in the Snow in Michigan
People often ask if their solar panels will work in the snow. The answer is yes. . . some times. You can see in the photo above that the Michigan Solar Solutions office in Riverdale...
Below is a sample letter. . . Feel free to copy and paste the following into an email or letter to the MPSE. Don't forget to change the date and put your name at the bottom. Customizing your message is encouraged to voice your...
Please read, then take a moment to help renewable energy in Michigan.
The Michigan Public Services Commission (MPSC) has released their intent regarding the Grid Access Fees and Reimbursement Rate that is in the state’s new energy...
Through energy savings actions, the average home can reduce their energy consumption by 40%. Being energy efficient extends the life of appliances and makes your home more comfortable! You can reduce consumption without losing quality of...
So you are interested in going solar, but you don't know who to turn to. Do you hire the first company that knocks on your door? The following are some questions you should ask yourself when deciding which contractor you should...
Have you ever wondered if solar makes sense for you? The truth is solar makes sense for many homeowners, but they never really investigated it. Solar can save you tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the array. Solar...
At the September meeting of the Ann Arbor Energy Commission, Mark Clevey submitted a resolution to " . . . acknowledge the Energy Office, Oak Electric and Michigan Solar Solutions for their outstanding efforts to maintain the integrity of...
November 9th 2015
Currently the state senate energy & technology committee is debating bill SB438. This bill will decrease the amount of credit solar net metering customers receive for the power they put onto the grid. The current situation...
If you were selected, call us and we will guide you through the process!
Let MSS submit your application for solar incentives today. DTE is taking applications until 5:00pm today February 13, 2014. Drawing to be held February 27, 2014. There is no risk to enter the application process.
The Most Important Solar Statistics of 2013
After more than a year of consideration and planning, the Wayne County Commission voted unanimously on December 5, 2013 to create a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) district that will assist business owners in financing energy efficiency...
Solar energy is on the rise in Michigan! Builders and Developers should offer solar as an option or a standard feature on your homes. Homebuilders around the country are becoming more savvy about the benefits of solar and how it can sell homes...
In 2008 the USA became the largest producer of wind power in the world.
Good wind turbine location is very important. An increase in wind speed of 25% could double the power produced from the turbine.
Michigan's Lake Michigan coast and...
Michigan's climate creates more voltage per sunlight hour than hotter climates like Southern California, Arizona and Florida because solar panels perform better in colder temperatures.
The Earth receives 122 petawatts (122 with 15...
There are two basic styles of wind turbines; Horizontal axis and vertical axis. The horizontal axis is the type most people think about that resembles a fan. The vertical axis is the style that has the blades that spin around the tower.
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