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New Solar Leasing Program in Dallas Fort-Worth, Texas

Have you been eager to harness the power of the Texas sun with rooftop solar panels but feel held back by the prospect of large, upfront installation costs? Well we have great news to share! North Texas Solar is thrilled to announce a special partnership that will enable us to provide local homeowners access to an affordable new solar leasing program option alongside our existing purchase packages. Why Are We Now Offering Solar Leasing For Homeowners in Dallas Fort-Worth? North Texas Solar has partnered with an industry-leading solar financing company …
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Oncor Incentive Program Explained

Hey folks! The team here at North Texas Solar has been receiving a steady stream of questions about Oncor’s generous solar incentive program. As experts in renewable energy solutions for homes, we want to provide a thorough, helpful explanation so you can determine if these solar incentives are right for your residence.  As a brief summary, Oncor offers monetary incentives to homeowners who install solar panel systems with backup power storage. Oncor’s rationale is that promoting wider adoption of residential solar allows them to delay expensive infrastructure upgrades to the …
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Texas’s Booming Solar Market – What to Expect in 2024

Howdy solar enthusiasts! The sun is bright here at North Texas Solar as we explore projections for our flourishing local renewable energy market in 2024 and beyond. With the accelerating adoption of renewable energy solutions for Texas homes in recent years, the solar industry is a truly exhilarating frontier ripe with potential.  As veteran solar experts serving the Lone Star State for nearly a decade, our team is constantly analyzing trends and innovations that stand to impact wider implementation of residential solar panel systems, backup batteries, and beyond. We want …
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Grid Instability: New construction & greater consumer energy rates costs

With over 15 years installing solar across the Lone Star State, we’ve seen how Texas’ unreliable grid regularly causes problems for homeowners. Grid outages can leave families without power for days, or even weeks in some extreme cases. On top of that, with the need for major new power infrastructure on the horizon, electricity rates are poised to spike even higher, which is bad news for homeowners relying on the grid.  However, we want you to know, you have options to take control of your energy and avoid further rate …
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Who is ERCOT and How Do They Affect Your Texans’ Power?

Howdy folks! When it comes to electricity, most Texans don’t realize they’re renting their power from the grid managed by the Energy Reliability Council of Texas, also known as ERCOT. But there’s a better way: owning your power supply with rooftop solar panels. Not only does solar save you money, it builds valuable equity in your home. As you know, ERCOT oversees our state’s electrical grid which serves about 90% of Texas. However, ERCOT doesn’t actually own or operate power plants or transmission lines. ERCOT is vulnerable to disruptions from …
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Solar in DFW: Which Utility Providers are Solar-Friendly?

With abundant sunshine and supportive state policies, Texas is a leading solar energy state. The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area specifically is primed for solar adoption, but policies and interconnectivity can vary across utility providers. For homeowners considering solar panels in DFW, it’s important to understand which utility companies are solar-friendly. In this article, we’ll highlight the top solar-friendly utility providers in Dallas-Fort Worth.