by Ellie Ferriera | Apr 27, 2026 | Residential, Solar, Uncategorized
The American Society of Civil Engineers just gave the U.S. energy grid a D+. Here’s what that letter grade actually means for your electricity bill — and why the next decade is going to look nothing like the last one. Let’s start with that grade. A D+ and...
by James Allen | Feb 17, 2026 | Residential
Part 1: Rebates The pace of change in the solar industry can be breathtaking. Just when you have your business model dialed in and your team trained up — BAM! — everything changes. At Allterra Solar, we’ve successfully navigated years of technology shifts, policy...
by James Allen | Jan 16, 2026 | Policy, Residential
Starting in 2026, the 30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Section 25D) will no longer be available for residential solar projects. That’s a significant change for the U.S. solar industry and naturally raises an important question for homeowners and contractors...
by James Allen | Aug 31, 2020 | Climate, Green, How To's, Residential, Solar
Cleaning Your Solar System Congratulations on going solar! Whether your installation occurred last week or many years ago, it is important to know how to keep the panels clean to maximize production and cost savings. While rain is helpful in keeping the system...
by James Allen | Oct 27, 2017 | Residential
What a difference five years make. Less than a decade ago, you could count the solar installers in your area on one hand. Now, there are countless companies all promising to help homeowners save money on electricity. And that’s good for you. The more companies...
by James Allen | Sep 15, 2017 | Economy, Residential
Let me ask you a question: Can you afford to go solar today? …you might say no. Many homeowners still believe that solar power is out of their reach. They think it’s too expensive and that only people with savings can afford to install solar on their home....
