Not all electricity consumption is the same – at least according to your electricity company. This is why, some utility providers offer their customers what are called “time of use rates.” Time of use rates are essentially a rate structure where electricity costs more or less depending on the time of day it is being used. When you stop to think about it, this makes sense intuitively. Most people leave their homes for work and school during the day. Electricity demand is at a daily low during these times – usually around the times that most people are at work and, of course, during the middle o ..read more

Tesla Solar Shingles Announcement Tesla Solar Shingles are some of the newest technology to hit the market. With a great brand and reputation that the company has, their investment in research and development is to admire. The new version 3 shingles adoption rate is going well and will continue to increase. The reason being is that Tesla is actually letting certified installers install the product. Guess who is the next certified installer in the state? You guessed correctly, we are now going to be accepting inquiries to get you on our list to contact when the certification is 100% complete. T ..read more

Is solar a scam?? “You’re going solar? Buddy, I’ve got news for you – solar is a total scam! That’s right. Just a trick played on nice, unsuspecting homeowners by slick salesmen blown in from out of town looking to make a buck peddling the pipedream of independent, reliable energy.” If you’ve been vocal about your journey into solar amongst friends and family, you might have heard some version of the argument above. Why is that? Why do so many people have it in their head that solar companies are made up of predatory con artists who have more interest in tying you up with arcane legal agreemen ..read more

The home energy revolution began in the 1970s with classical solar modules – what you probably call solar panels. For the next few decades, homeowners who were interested in harnessing the abundant, free energy which bombarded their rooftops every day would need to rely on solar arrays composed of these modules. On average, a home solar system in Georgia is composed of about 10-15 of these modules. These typical arrays can cover a sizeable chunk of square footage up on the rooftop. Solar modules and solar shingles are both a great way to generate your own renewable energy to power your home. T ..read more

The state of Georgia has always had a close relationship with the energy we get from the sun with our history of agriculture. More recently, this relationship has evolved to include the benefits we can reap from solar energy. The only president from Georgia, Jimmy Carter, famously put a solar array on top of the White House during his single presidential term and he is just one of many citizens of Georgia who are keeping interest in solar alive in our state. This was a symbolic gesture to demonstrate commitment to a regenerative economy in the US, as well as energy independence for Americans ..read more

Tesla Batteries and Inverters – Do They Live Up to the Hype? The Tesla brand has rocketed to superstardom over the last decade for two main reasons: 1. Their dominance of the Electric Vehicle (EV) market 2. The charismatic (and polarizing) leadership style of Elon Musk You’d have to be living under a rock to be unfamiliar with either of those points, so we’re not going to spend too much time on them. At Creative Solar USA, we’re particularly interested in Tesla because of their battery and inverter technologies. Panels alone will not provide power to your building in the event of an outage u ..read more

I Think I Need a Roofer How’s your roof holding up these days? Chances are, you haven’t checked in a few weeks… or months. And we get it! The interior and front facing exterior of your home tend to receive more attention than other parts. If you’ve accidentally let your rooftop fade out of sight and out of mind, you’re certainly not alone. But, as you probably guessed, a neglected roof can lead to serious problems. Just for starters… Leaks: Over time, your roof can deteriorate, crack, or become damaged, leading to leaks. This can cause water damage to the interior of the building and can e ..read more

When it comes to considering solar, many a savvy homeowner will have questions about the direct cost of the system. Direct costs are easy to identify off the top of ones’ head. How much will the system materials and installation cost? Labor? What incentives are available to me in my area? How much is my system set to offset the costs of my power bill? What if I want battery storage? How much solar is too much? One consideration that may not immediately come to mind, however, is roof replacement cost. For any solar system to function for its full lifetime, it needs a nice, stable home on your r ..read more

Solar in Atlanta, Georgia continues to be a secure investment and protection from utility hikes. With new incentives at the federal level, community programs that bring the price down, and city initiatives that call for more solar, there are multiple reasons to consider solar in the area.  Let’s break down the most recent news on net metering. As of last week, we are expecting a 50,000 – 75,000 slot increase to the net-metering program. The pilot program was originally scheduled to only have 5,000 slots. Of those 5,000, 1,200 slots were filled on the first day. These are individuals who i ..read more

Federal Solar Tax Credit Changes Solar energy will take off with the federal solar tax credit increase from the Inflation Reduction Act. The tax credit was previously 26% for the year 2022, 22% for the year 2023, and 0% for the year 2024 (10% for commercial ). With much support for clean energy in the Inflation Reduction Act, solar and batteries saw a huge win for the next decade, and homeowners and businesses will be the beneficiaries. The solar tax credit was once 30% in 2019 and year before but fell to 26% in 2020-2022. Many homeowners and businesses saw a 1-2 year delay in payback due to s ..read more