Every Earth Day, we hear the same advice: bike to work, recycle, thrift all your clothes, switch to rough-spun hemp clothing for the rest of your life… whatever it may be.  The problem is that large energy companies thought up many of these pieces of advice, then ran PR campaigns to deflect attention away from the issues they’ve created and foist the blame and responsibility onto average citizens.  One of the most egregious examples of this is the idea of the personal ‘Carbon Footprint.’ Though they didn’t invent the concept, BP hired an advertising firm to popularize it in the earl ..read more

Snipes Farm and Education Center is run by 11th-generation Bucks County farmers who are the 7th generation to farm on the land that Snipes Farm currently sits on. They’ve been a Morrisville institution since 1808 and a non-profit since 2008. It’s safe to say that we’re proud to have them in our portfolio.  In the early 2000s, Snipes Farm’s owners decided to invest in a solar system. They were friends with Exact Solar’s original owners, Mark and Dara Bortman, but at that time, Exact Solar only installed solar water heaters. So, Snipes Farm’s owners decided to go with an out-of-state compa ..read more

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in 2022, has created a powerful new incentive for homeowners considering a residential solar system. Among the many provisions of the IRA, lawmakers extended the ITC (Investment Tax Credit) to 30% on solar systems, up from 26% in previous years. Homeowners who install solar systems can now claim 30% of the total cost of their system (including inspection and contracting) against their total tax liability. There has never been a better time for American homeowners to invest in this powerful energy-producing asset and break free from their utility pa ..read more

There’s a lot of misinformation on the internet about solar panels, including how much they cost, how much money you can expect to save, whether they’re hard or easy to maintain, etc.  There are many claims that solar panels can increase your home’s value. When we look at our customer base, for whom we’ve installed more than 2000 systems in the last 19 years, this has certainly been true. But we were interested in whether it’s true in a broader context, so we went digging.  In short, yes. Solar panels do increase your home’s value! But why, and how much?  Understanding How Sola ..read more

Solar power is growing fast. In 2023, solar accounted for 49.3% of all new energy sources installed, more than every other energy source combined. At Exact Solar, prospective customers often ask us questions about solar systems, and among the most common is, “How long does a solar system last?”    Like most things in the solar world, the easy answer is “it depends.” Many factors influence how long your solar system will last, including where you live, the quality of the components used, and how well your solar company does on the original installation.  How Long Does a Sol ..read more

Exact Solar is excited to announce that we’ve been named an EnergySage Installer of the Year for 2024 for the state of Pennsylvania! EnergySage just launched its inaugural Installer of the Year award, recognizing the top performers in its network of over 500 vetted solar, HVAC, and electrical installers. We’re honored to be in the first class to receive it!  EnergySage is honoring us for consistently exceeding their rigorous standards for customer satisfaction, years of service, and alignment with their values. We’ve only received positive reviews on their platform, and they’ve taken noti ..read more

“Not only have Jim Miller and his team been amazing to work with, but since we installed the system Jim has been a champion for solar in our area and has been willing to have other customers view his installation. A lot of people approach solar with skepticism, it’s been helpful to have Jim as a Champion.”  – Doug Edwards, President of Exact Solar In 2021, Exact Solar designed and built a solar system for West Rockhill township to replace 100% of their municipal electricity costs (powering maintenance buildings, wells, stoplights, city buildings, etc.) with clean, sun-powered energy.&nb ..read more

On March 13, 2024, Governor Shapiro unveiled his plans to bring Pennsylvania into the future of energy while maintaining our status as an energy leader. If you’re wondering how you can help, we’ve included a call to action at the bottom of today’s article.  From his official press release: “Pennsylvania is still falling behind other states in the race to diversify its energy sources and create clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The Governor’s energy plan will help to cement Pennsylvania’s place as one of the world’s top energy producers and insulate consumers from rising utility co ..read more

It’s an exciting time for solar energy. According to SEIA, the cost of installing solar panels has fallen by 40% in the last decade, and the solar industry has grown by 24% year-over-year. The residential solar market is poised to grow over the next four years as interest rates decrease.  Installing solar on your home can save you money, raise your home’s value, and reduce your carbon footprint. You can set an excellent example for the next generation and create long-term wealth in one fell swoop.  We’ve been building solar systems for 19 years at Exact Solar. No one in the Southeas ..read more

Energy storage (battery backup) is becoming increasingly popular for homeowners considering “going solar.” According to a projection by SEIA, 30% of behind-the-meter systems will include battery backup by 2027, up from just 10% in 2022. Battery backup is in a boom.  Homeowners add battery backup to their solar systems for all kinds of reasons. Some want to ensure they can keep their lights and essential appliances on during a power outage. Others want to run almost everything as usual during an outage. Some want to completely disconnect from the grid and live off only the sun’s energy.&n ..read more