Reduce Energy Usage and Create a Greener Home

Those of you with existing home solar systems know the benefits they bring. From lower energy bills to reducing your home's carbon footprint and reliance on the power grid, there's no going back once you've used green energy to power your home. It's like listening to your favorite song from high-fidelity speakers for the first time. Once you experience it, hearing it any other way pales in comparison. And so it is with solar systems and green energy.

Like everything, however, these systems wear out. While a solar panel's lifespan may reach 25 years or more, its efficiency varies as time goes on, depending on the manufacturer and other variables. Here, we'll explore the signs that suggest you need an upgrade and the regulations that can help you obtain one.