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…
With the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, solar storage has become a crucial aspect of the solar industry. As more and more homeowners and businesses in Dallas and the surrounding area turn to solar power, the need for effective and efficient storage solutions has never been greater. In our Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Storage…
What is TPO Roofing? Although Good Faith Energy specializes in solar, you may not know we are also a certified and insured roof installer. Good Faith Energy actually specializes in all types of rooftop solar installations including traditional sloped roofing, as well as flat top installations. We can install ballasted racking systems using cinder blocks…
If you live in Dallas, Texas, you know how hot it can get during the summer months. But did you know that adding solar panels to your home can not only help you save money on your energy bills, but it can also have a positive impact on the environment? Save Money on Energy Bills…