With the long days of summer fast approaching, many homeowners are contemplating a home solar panel installation. If you’re one of them, start making plans now!

Homeowners stand to get the most energy out of solar panels during the summer months, since greater sunlight will hit them. That translates to more savings and a greater immediate return on your investment.

But people tend to pursue these solar installations when there is more sun, increasing the demand and the workload for solar installers. We’re not complaining, but it does mean that sometimes orders aren’t completed with the lightning speed we prefer. The sooner you set up an installation, the sooner we can have it complete. There are sometimes more steps than just putting panels and a system on your home. Improvements to the roof or the yard to accommodate a system of your specifications can be necessary, which lengthens the process.

The advantages of getting a jump on the competition are significant. As soon as your system is active, you’ll see immediate reduction of your power bill, leading to greater and greater savings over the years, as municipal power costs rise.

Additionally, nobody knows how long the incredible financial incentives for solar panels will last. Longstanding federal tax incentives are currently bolstered by powerful rebates and incentives offered by local authorities but they won’t last forever. If you want to take advantage of them and get a solar installation switched on before summer arrives, give us a call to schedule a consultation. We can start the planning process right away and give you quotes the same day so you know exactly what a solar panel installation will look like at your home. We’re gearing up for a busy summer and we hope to see you out there!

Electrical motors are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical force. They operate on the principles of electromagnetism, using the interaction between winding currents and magnetic fields to generate force. Some motors, like those used in the transportation industry can reverse the effect and generate electricity too, converting force into electricity.

Many industrial plants attribute over 70% of their power consumption to motors, so even a slight increase in efficiency can dramatically cut energy spending and improve profits too.

Your kitchen serves as the centerpiece for your home. It’s a place where family members, friends and new acquaintances come together to not only break bread, but to engage in meaningful – and sometimes contentious – conversations (Does anyone follow the “no political talk at the table” rule anymore?). It’s where kids come to conduct science experiments and to complete their homework. It’s where friends come to play games. All in all, it’s the heart of your home,  a space wherein all should feel welcomed.

Because much of the magic happens in the kitchen, it’s important to have the right lighting scheme. Make sure to follow these useful tips on achieving the right kitchen lighting balance!

Unfortunately, one type of light won’t quite suffice, so to achieve the results you want, you’re going to have to layer.  We recommend implementing three layers of light: task, accent and ambient. You’ll notice that the names speak for themselves.