At Icon Solar, we’re eager to share bright ideas about solar energy so you can be a well informed when making decisions regarding solar. Here, you’ll find insights, leanings and stories from our team of solar experts you need to help you understand how going solar will impact your life. Whether you’re exploring solar for the first time or looking to stay up to date, we’ve got you covered!

In the days of paperless billing and auto-pay, many of us aren’t paying as much attention to our utility bills as we used to. And whether you have realized it or not, you have committed to paying an electricity bill for the rest of your life, so it’s important to […]
Our co-owner Zach Wieber and one of our customers Margie Rife appear on the J.S. Brown & Co.‘s Above Grade podcast. Learn a bit about Zach, how grid-tied solar works, and what you might expect to pay for solar. Easily share with friends!
The 30 percent solar tax credit does not apply to non-profits, and most grants for non-profits to purchase solar are no longer operating. However, a few remain at the federal, state, and city levels. Some are even offered by your utility company. Here are a few grants for non-profits still […]
Not only does solar power provide enough energy to power your house, it also frequently overproduces energy. “Net metering” provides a way for solar power users to bottle up their excess energy and sell it back to their utility companies for a credit! The credit can in turn be used […]
Lead your community in solar innovation blog
Break Through The Barriers That Hold People Back From Maximum Solar Savings Lead Your Community By Switching to Solar Standing out from the crowd can feel daunting, but those who embrace new technology early often reap the biggest rewards. In fact, only 2.5% of the population are considered “Innovators”—those eager […]
Dear Wanda,  I’ve been doing some heavy-duty research on solar panels recently, and I feel like I know all I need to about the benefits of panels, but how do I know when I’m ready to take the plunge and buy? Indecisive Buyer Dear Indecisive Buyer, Props to you for […]
You’ve done your research and know when it comes to state-of-the-art solar panel technology, Icon Solar has the latest and greatest. You also know there is a lot involved in how those money-saving panels work (and work for you). These five need-to-know words will send you on your way to […]
“I don’t think I’ll live in my home long enough to see the benefit of solar panels.” “I’m planning on moving within a few years, so I’m not sure solar panels are worth it.” These are common obstacles our customers face when thinking about investing in a home solar system. […]
You already know going solar saves you money, but you may still wonder exactly how much. Precisely how much solar panels can offset your electricity usage depends on a few variables, including how much electricity you use, the size of your solar system, the direction it faces and how much […]
Dear Wanda, I’m thinking about installing solar by the end of the year, so I can get the tax credit back sooner when I file my taxes in a few months. But, I want to be sure I’m investing my money in the best way possible. Can you help me […]