Summit Solar Blog / Net Metering

How a Solar System for Your Home Really Works Solar power usage has skyrocketed in recent years, with more homeowners than ever choosing to ‘go solar.’ From tax credits to …

Let’s Get Technical. You’ve probably seen shiny panels on the rooftops of neighboring houses, businesses, and even in fields in town. We all know that solar panels produce energy, just …

Why Solar Backup Power Might Be the Right Choice for You A solar panel system = unlimited and uninterrupted power. Well, that’s only true when the sun is shining. Many …

Why Battery Storage Isn’t Always Necessary to ‘Go Solar’ Turning your Springfield, IL, house into a solar home has many benefits. For one, the power your rooftop panels produce will …

Make Money through Net Metering with a Grid-Tied System Cash in on the biggest moneymaker in the galaxy – the sun! When you have a grid-tied solar system on your …

Considering a Solar System on Your Home? Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before Going Solar. There are so many good reasons to install a solar panel system. For one, …

How you can save on your monthly energy bill There's never been a better time to take account of your monthly expenses. One that you might take for granted is …

Answering Your Solar Power FAQs As a solar energy company based in Chicago, IL, we receive lots of questions about solar panels. One of our most frequent questions is whether …

You can pay less each month thanks to solar credit programs. Here’s how. You’ve probably heard of the great benefits that you can experience by adding solar panels to your …

Important factors when considering solar system cost As the winter air settles over Chicago, you’re probably doing your best to stay warm and comfy. But while you’re inside enjoying hot …