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Aug 31, 2021
2 min

Declare Independence from Your Electric Bill

If you live in a state with high electricity costs, chances are you’ve seen your utility bill soar higher and higher every year. And there’s virtually no chance rates will ever go down. One way to shield yourself from rising electricity costs is to install a solar energy system, which will start saving you money immediately, as soon as it’s turned on. Moreover, a solar energy system not only pays for itself eventually, but with net metering, you may even be able to sell energ

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Aug 25, 2021
2 min

Solar Power: Good for You, Good for the Planet

If you’re concerned about global warming and climate change, you may already be looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint such as driving an electric car or hybrid, recycling, or using energy-efficient appliances. But did you know that solar power is a significant source of clean, renewable energy which is constantly replenished? Like hydropower and wind power, solar comes from a natural source – the sun -- and doesn’t discharge pollutants into the air. Utility compani

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Aug 17, 2021
2 min

Increase Your Home Value with Solar

There’s great news if you’re a homeowner who has a solar energy system: not only are you saving money on your electric bills, but the value of your home has likely increased should you decide to sell. According to research conducted by Zillow, in 2018, homes with solar power sold for 4.1 percent more on average than similar homes without. For a home valued at $350,000, that amounts to a mark-up of $14,350. Zillow also found that mark-ups were as high as 4.6 percent in the Flo

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Aug 9, 2021
2 min

What is Net Metering?

Not only can you reduce your electric bill with a solar energy system, you may even be able to ‘sell’ electricity back to the utility company with net metering. Net metering is a system of billing that allows owners of solar energy systems to receive credits from the utility company when they produce excess electricity that goes back to the grid. These credits can then offset utility charges when homeowners use more energy than their panels produce. As an example, let’s say a

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Aug 4, 2021
2 min

Installing a New Roof: A Perfect Time to Go Solar

If you’re installing a new roof on your home, it’s an ideal time to go solar. Here are the reasons why: · Solar panels generally last 25 – 30 years, and depending on the material used, and so can your roof. For example, a properly maintained asphalt shingle roof can last 20 years or more. A concrete, clay or tile roof can last for 25 – 50 years. When you install solar panels on a new roof, it’s unlikely you’ll ever need to remove the solar panels and re-roof during the lifeti

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Jul 28, 2021
2 min

What Solar Owners Should Know about Battery Storage

Record-breaking heat, wildfires, severe winter and summer storms are just a few of the reasons thousands of people have experienced blackouts in states such as Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Texas and California. So what happens when a home is powered by solar and there’s a power outage? Many people mistakenly believe that solar homes are independent of the power grid, but in fact solar systems are in partnership with the utility company. This means that solar

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Jul 21, 2021
2 min

How to Get the Most Value from Your Home Solar System

Ion Solar Pros (Wolcott, Connecticut) If you’re considering a home solar energy system, you’ll benefit by knowing what features will get you the most value and return on your investment. There are many solar power companies out there, but not all solar energy systems are created equal. Here are three key considerations to help you select the right vendor for the most long-lasting and reliable system: 1. How efficient are the solar panels? The efficiency of solar panels makes

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Jul 14, 2021
2 min

Does Solar Work on Cloudy Days?

Here at Ion Solar Pros (in sunny Wolcott, Connecticut) a question that we’re often asked by people considering solar panels is whether they work on cloudy or rainy days, or when it snows. The short answer is yes, solar panels do function in overcast skies and in inclement weather, although they won’t generate as much electricity as they would in direct sunlight. However, the excess energy generated during sunny hours offsets the decrease in power during cloudy conditions and

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Jul 6, 2021
2 min

Is it Time to Go Solar?

ION Solar Pros (iSP) of Wolcott, Connecticut. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, nothing is certain except for death and taxes – and rate hikes from Eversource. Connecticut already has the most expensive electricity rates in the continental U.S. and customers will see even higher bills in the near future. In May 2021, Eversource announced an 8.2 percent increase for residential customers, which will actually turn out to be 13.22 percent over a 3-year period. This means that a c

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Jun 16, 2021
1 min

Bethlehem, CT. It's a beautiful day for a site survey!

Ion Solar Pros (iSP) recently completed a home solar site survey at this beautiful location in Bethlehem, Connecticut. iSP conducts a site survey to determine the optimal solar panel location for a homeowner to achieve their maximum energy savings. iSP also inspects the structural integrity of the roof, tree branches that may need to be removed, and the home's electrical system to determine what is needed to achieve the perfect system set up. #ionsolarpros #ispct #solarinCT

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Mar 1, 2021
1 min

Want to see how much you can save on your electric bill with Ion Solar Pros?

iSP recently updated their website to include a state of the art home solar system calculator! From the comfort of their home Connecticut homeowners can now simply logon to the iSP site here where they will be instructed to select their current electric bill amount. From there the system will guide them through the process of selecting the system that will achieve optimal energy savings. The site will also show them their potential savings whether they choose to pay cash, le

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Feb 1, 2021
2 min

Ion Solar Pros Honored with SunPower 2020 “Residential National Rising Star” Award

It’s an honor to be recognized for our unmatched success offering high quality, complete solar solutions to homeowners,” WOLCOTT, CT, USA, February 17, 2021 -- Ion Solar Pros, a Connecticut-based home solar provider, has received the “Residential National Rising Star” award from SunPower, a leading solar technology and energy solutions provider, for its outstanding sales performance as a new SunPower dealer in 2020. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our unmatched success o

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