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The Truth About HOAs and Solar!

Time to Read: 5 minutes Date: April 13, 2023 While you’re on your next walk through your neighborhood, if you look up at the houses you are likely to see solar panels sparkling in the sun. Solar panels seem to be springing up everywhere here in Texas! This is especially true in Texas neighborhoods. But what if your HOA (Homeowners Association) seems to have reservations about your plans to install a solar power system? Can HOA’s ban solar panels or have any restrictions on them? And what about home standby generators? In this article, we’re going to be taking a…

Charge! – Texas is Leading the Way in Renewable Energy!

Time to Read: 4 minutes Date: April 11, 2023 Which state creates the most renewable energy? Would you have guessed Texas? If so, then you’re right! Texas is the state that generates the most renewable energy in the US. This begs the question though: what type of renewable energy are we talking about when we say “renewable”? Also, what can you do to join in and enjoy using renewable energy yourself? Join us as we explore how Texas leads the country in electricity generated by renewable energy.    Texas is a Leader in Renewable Energy Overall, Texas produces more renewable energy…

Texans, It’s Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season! 

Time to read: 8 minutes Date: April 6, 2023 While most Texans hear the word “hurricane” or “hurricane season” many dismiss the idea that such a storm could be a threat or impact their daily lives. In reality, Texas is still greatly affected during this stormy season. Despite the high levels of sunlight and hot weather that the Lone-Star State is associated with, hurricane season definitely sends rough weather our way. While rare, some inland waterways can become swollen from the influx of water from the Atlantic, which tends to happen during hurricane season. In this article, we’re going to…

Generator Installed? ✔…Time to Prepare for Soaring Heat!

Time to Read: 4 minutes Date: April 4, 2023 You’ve installed a Generac home standby generator to deal with power outages, but what happens next? Texas has unpredictable weather, but there’s one thing that you can always count on - the summers are always hot. In fact, Texas temperatures during the spring are high before summer is even officially here. Spring may have just arrived, but summer will be here before you know it! What can you expect from the coming summer? How can you prepare for the blistering heat and what comes along with it?  Texas Summers Mean Several…

Never be Fooled by a Surging Texas Spring!

Time to Read: 3 minutes Date: March 30, 2023 Surprised by the sudden spells of cold weather? Don’t be. Texans are accustomed to the weather being perfect one day, cold the next day, then way too hot for a while after that. While this sort of unpredictable daily weather seems a bit strange, Texans know better than to be fooled by a couple of days of nice weather.  Recently, there have been days that feel like spring is here before dropping by 40 to 50 degrees overnight. In this article, we’re going to be exploring the ways that the weather…

Watch Out for Spring Freezes and Floods – How to be Prepared!

Time to Read: 4 minutes Date: March 28, 2023 March may feel more like spring, but don’t let it fool you - winter weather still visits the Lone-Star State up into April. It may come as a surprise to some, but there have been freezes in several major cities up to the middle of April. Additionally, flash flooding season is nearly here. So what is this year going to look like? Are there going to be any more cold snaps? If not, then what can you do to prepare for the extreme heat the summer is sure to bring us?…

Why Isn’t the Grid Better in 2023?

Time to Read: 5 minutes Date: March 23, 2023 Four Minutes and Thirty-Seconds Away from Total Collapse? That’s a Little Too Close for This Texas Writer  It’s officially been 2 full years since Winter Storm Uri, and Texans are still dealing with power outages. Despite the ERCOT nodal protocols used to improve Texas power grid conditions, blackouts are still a huge problem. So what exactly is going on? And what does the future of a growing Texas look like with traditional power supplied from the Texas power grid?  In this article, we’re going to explore many of the reasons that,…

Red Flags – How to Prevent Being Fooled When Exploring Solar

Time to Read: 7 minutes Date: March 21, 2023 Every Texan needs to know what red flags to look out for on their solar journey. Not all solar power systems are designed the same. Like with any large purchase, there are ways to customize a solar power system. In many ways it’s like buying a car - it needs to be suited to what you need it to do. If you are hauling things around your property or farm, you’re going to need something with the space and power to do that. If you need something reliable that gets great…

Homeowners Insurance and Solar Panels – What You Need to Know!

Time to Read: 4 minutes Date: March 16, 2023 Many Texans with homeowners insurance wonder if their policies cover solar powered systems. With more Texans going solar every day, this is an important topic to cover! When it comes to homeowners insurance, there are several questions you may already be asking. Will my monthly insurance payments go up? Will my policy cover my new system? If it doesn’t, then will I need a separate policy just for a solar power system? With these questions in mind, we wrote this article to explore how homeowners insurance works with solar power systems. …

How to Make Sure Your Solar Panels are Working

Time to Read: 6 minutes Date: March 14, 2023 Knowledge is Power Being able to tell if your solar panels are working is one of the most important parts of having a solar power system. When you have a solar power system installed, the IES Texas Solar team is there from start to finish and beyond. Our team will make sure you have everything you need to monitor the health and efficiency of your system. After all, you want to be able to tell how much power your solar power system is generating! Knowing this also lets you know how…