The US IRA (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022) provides diverse sustainable financial benefits through federal tax credit incentives it offers to those who invest in home energy efficiency improvements. Purchasing home energy upgrades and services with new modern electrification technologies now qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit that can be claimed on an individual’s…
Going solar is too expensive! The first solar myth commonly spread is that solar is too costly. However, electric energy costs are steadily rising and are more expensive than investing in solar when comparing long-term costs. Going solar is hedging against inflation rates and rising electric utility costs by having a sustainable and fixed electric…
Electricity is an expensive utility cost for most typical US households and commercial businesses. The cost of electricity has steadily increased over the past decade, and continues to rise as demand for energy resources increase and reserve supplies deplete. Especially in Texas – energy prices are very sore and grid conditions not optimal. During periods…
Imagine Texas’ electric grid as a giant interconnected electric puzzle with pieces that change and vary. This massive complex puzzle comprises a variety of pieces, such as power generation plants, transmission lines, substations, and other grid utility infrastructure parts which provide Texans with electricity. In order to ensure all the pieces properly stay connected and…
How long will my battery last in the event of an outage? This commonly asked question depends on a variety of factors. Typically, whole-home battery backup systems are designed to provide power that lasts a single household throughout the night, or when solar panels aren’t producing enough energy during the day. According to U.S. Energy…
What is solar net metering? Texans who have solar panels installed, have the potential to receive electric bill energy credits in kilowatt-hours (kWh), by selling their excess solar energy to the grid when the sun is shining and their home is using less energy(electricity) than what is being produced by the solar panels. The…
Solar energy has become an increasingly popular renewable energy source for residential and commercial buildings. However, the infrastructure requirements for using solar energy differ between residential and commercial systems due to the varying energy needs and building characteristics. We will explore the differences in infrastructure requirements for using solar energy between residential and commercial solar…
If you’re considering installing solar panels on your home or business in Austin, Texas, Good Faith Energy is here to help. As a local, full-service solar company, Good Faith Energy has years of experience helping homeowners and businesses in Austin make the switch to solar energy. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the steps…
Good Faith Energy offers solar system installation services, as well as battery backups. This is a solar battery backup guide to give you an general idea of whether a battery is right for you. What are solar battery backups? Solar battery backups are devices that store excess electricity produced from your solar panels to be…
Net metering is a popular and widely used program in Texas that can allow residential and commercial solar panel owners to sell excess energy back to the grid. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the net metering program in Texas, how it works, and the benefits of participating in it. Watch the…