Farmers and ranchers, if you’re looking to increase your energy independence or to develop a second stream of income, you may consider installing ground-mounted solar panels on your property. Why is that? Because these panels work best when placed in open fields, unobstructed by buildings or trees. And you may have land that checks this … Continued
Being a farmer or rancher, you know firsthand that your work requires a significant amount of energy to keep operations running. You’re also closely connected to the land, and your livelihood depends on the environment’s health. As such, you’re the first to recognize the effects of increasing temperatures, leading many farm and ranch owners to … Continued
Nowadays, more businesses are turning to solar power. This includes the agriculture industry. As a farmer, you know how important the environment is and the impact your carbon footprint has. Likewise, you know the sheer cost of running a farm. Solar power could reduce both your electric costs and your carbon footprint. Let’s look at … Continued
For several decades now, solar has been used to produce clean energy and reduce power bills. While solar panels are not a new invention (having been with us since 1883), creating efficient, clean, and recyclable solar panels is a work in progress. If you plan on installing a solar module on your farm or ranch, … Continued
As a farmer or rancher, you’re quick to notice when energy costs rise. Operating a farm requires intensive energy inputs, so your budget can take a hefty hit when electricity prices soar. You also pay closer attention to seasonal patterns and weather trends than anyone else. The last few summers have seen record heat and … Continued
As a farmer or rancher, you undertake the most important work there is. You produce the food and resources to fuel our country . . . and the world. And in ensuring our country’s survival, you need power. But electricity rates are constantly increasing, eating into your already unpredictable profit margins. And in a capital-intensive … Continued
Solar has become a hot commodity. Why? With the price of solar energy plummeting 89% since 2010, it’s hard to ignore the money it saves you each month in electricity. It’s become so hot that 46% of homeowners are considering installing it in their homes within the past year. To date, the solar industry has … Continued
In 2019, the United States surpassed 2 million solar installations, doubling from 2016 numbers and likely to double again by 2023. That sounds nice. But what does that translate to? Digging a little deeper, we find the country currently has enough solar capacity to power 18 million homes. That’s no small number. Adding to this … Continued
You, as a builder, not only design exceptional homes but are also a force for environmental change. How is that? Well, today, the construction industry provides consumers access to green building materials and equipment. And this is important because, as we all know, solar is now mandatory in California. Not to be outdone, 10 states … Continued
Have you ever seen “LEED Certified” on a building? Ever wondered what it meant? If you’re a builder, you likely know already. But to ensure there’s no confusion, the LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.” The United States Green Building Council sponsors the LEED program, which provides the most widely recognized green … Continued