Electing to have solar panels installed on your home is a big decision. If you read our blog on the things you need to keep in mind before you install your solar panels, and believe that your roof is a good fit, you’re likely eager to set up your new array and start saving money and being more eco…Read More
So, you’re thinking of having solar panels installed on your home. Great idea! Solar panels are an excellent way to power your home, reduce your carbon footprint, and provide jobs for your community. But now that you’ve made the decision to look into solar panels, there are a few things to keep …Read More
Recent developments and advancements in electric car technology, thanks to firms like Tesla, have made electric cars a viable form of transportation for people all over the country, including Cache and other towns in Utah. For homeowners looking to cut out fossil fuels entirely from their life, they…Read More
For energy-conscious consumers, fossil fuels just aren’t a viable option anymore. For home and business owners in Morgan who are looking alternative energy sources, Gardner Energy is happy to help them install a hydropower system in their buildings. While some may have heard of this technology, fe…Read More
In our last blog, Gardner Energy gave you five reasons to switch to solar power. But we couldn’t help ourselves — there are just so many great reasons to switch that we thought we’d provide you with five more! If you weren’t convinced by our reasons in our last blog, here are five more reaso…Read More
In the pursuit of living more eco-friendly lives, many residents in Weber, and throughout all of Utah are looking for alternative energy sources. The most obvious, of course, is solar energy. With so many days of sunshine in Weber, it seems silly not to take advantage of them! But if you’re still …Read More
Net metering is a necessary step in getting your solar panels tied into the grid. As Utah's top solar installer we try to make this process as easy as possible for our customers. And the state itself has helped in the processes. With a quick application and a building inspection you are set to get y…Read More
This past Monday clean energy advocates met with the Utah legislature. Some important tweaks were made to some issues that we have had on the solar installation side of things. At the end of 2012 they made some changes to fire code requirements that made it difficult for some to get a permit to inst…Read More
A conditional use permit was issued in February that outlines operational requirements for Utah's first utility-scale commercial solar field. 1,754 acres of land was leased from Utah School and Instititutional Trust Land Administration to build a 300 megawatt solar field. Utah Solar 1 plans to tap i…Read More
In 2013 the US solar market increased 41% over 2012. “Today, solar is the fastest-growing source of renewable energy in America, generating enough clean, reliable and affordable electricity to power more than 2.2 million homes -- and we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of our industry’…Read More
