Deciding to take your company solar is a big decision, and one you'll likely think about for a while before deciding to move forward. 

Knowing what to expect helps by preparing each person involved for the project and setting expectations early on to help business owners decide when the right time to take on their solar project is. 

Answer: It depends upon your reasons for installing solar. 

Do you want to go green? Reduce your carbon footprint? Are you trying to hit a corporate green initiative? All wonderful reasons for investing in a battery storage solution, but not the main driver of demand for batteries. 

Are you trying to save money on electricity? Are you concerned about intermittent electricity from the grid? Do you live in an area where you may experience an extreme weather event that will take down your electric utility? These reasons are more likely to receive a resounding YES, a battery storage system is worth investing in. 

One of the most difficult parts of going solar has nothing to do with the procurement of equipment, installation, or even shopping around for a great solar partner. 

It's the paperwork. 

Working with a solar company has it's perks; they handle all of the paperwork for you. 

But what kind of paperwork should you expect as a customer during the process of going solar?

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 passed in the Senate on August 7th with a vote 51-50 yeas vs nays after negotiation within the Senate, primarily with Senator Manchin (D-WV) and Senator Stryker (R-AZ), to include issues on each of their agendas. 

The bill currently awaits a vote in the House of Representatives, where Congress members are expected to decide today if the bill passes the House and goes on to the President, who has already stated his intent to sign the bill into law. 

Solar has gained popularity in the residential, commercial, and industrial fields in the last 5 years, though it's still a largely state-and-municipality regulated industry. 

Done correctly, businesses can potentially cut operating expenses by up to 40% by going solar.

So how do you know if you're getting the best deal possible before signing a solar contract?

Read our 3 best tips below before entering into a solar contract for your business!

Thinking of taking your company solar but aren't sure the timing is right?

Worried about what a potentially imminent recession is going to look like and don't want to make any big business decisions right now? 

Solar might be an exception to consider.

Electricity prices keep climbing, and unless you're on a fixed rate plan that hasn't expired or come up for renewal in 2022, you've seen that jump on your electricity bill and felt it in your bottom line.

Added to the increase in price, this summer is already breaking heat records - and we're only halfway through July. 

We've put together a few timely reminders for ways to save money on electricity right now and in the future.

Going solar by installing a solar power generation array for your business should be the result of a culmination of thoughtful choices.

We've compiled some questions to consider before taking the leap into solar.