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It’s Snowing! How will this Affect my Solar Panels?

November 14, 2011

You just had your first snowfall of the year, and now you are probably thinking, “What happens to my solar system when it snows?” We’re glad you asked! When the snow begins to fall, we end up with a couple of options. If snowfall is light, it’s fine to go up and give the panels [...]

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Cutting Fuel Imports and Saving a Bundle on the Side A SunRun Customer Guest Post

November 10, 2011

SunRun’s 8th customer guest post comes from Rob in Kalapana, HI. Check it out to see why Rob chose to go solar with SunRun, and for his thoughts on the solar experience. If you’re a SunRun customer and interested in contributing a guest post to our blog, please email customers@sunrunhome.com. We’re eager to add new [...]

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New Poll Says 9 out of 10 Americans Support Solar

November 8, 2011

A new national poll by Kelton Research shows that Americans of every political leaning overwhelmingly support the use and development of solar energy. According to the poll, 9 out of 10 Americans think that solar is important. In the political breakdown, at least 80 percent of participants in every party agree that it is important [...]

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Pennsylvania Ranks 4th in US Solar Jobs

November 4, 2011

PennEnvironment held an event this week to celebrate Pennsylvania solar leadership. This state ranks 4th for the most solar-related jobs in the country. We applaud Pennsylvania for its tireless effort to help solar scale, and as indicated by our presence there, we believe Pennsylvania is among the most promising solar states in the nation. The [...]

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SunRun Brings Affordable Solar to the Empire State

November 2, 2011

SunRun is now offering solar power in New York! The Empire State marks the tenth state where SunRun now offers rooftop solar to homeowners for a fraction of what it would normally cost. SunRun’s arrival in the state means homeowners have a cost-effective way to go solar, and the freedom to fix their electricity cost [...]

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How Do We Know When Solar is “Mainstream”?

October 27, 2011

Exciting news in solar! A new story from the Associated Press reports that solar power is finally beginning to go mainstream. The story explains that solar is no longer just a pipe dream, but a growth industry on the verge of scaling rapidly. Just take a look at the facts: The high cost of panels [...]

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SunRun Receives a Slew of Awards for Making Home Solar More Affordable

October 20, 2011

SunRun was honored this week by FORTUNE MAGAZINE and two leading industry organizations for pioneering a way to provide simpler and more affordable home solar. SunRun invented the concept of a solar power service – also called 3rd-party-owned solar or solar leasing – as a way for homeowners to switch to solar for as little [...]

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Mercury Solar Systems Expands Offerings on the East Coast

October 18, 2011

Mercury Solar Systems is expanding into Massachusetts, where it will offer SunRun solar power service to homeowners. Mercury announced its expansion plans on Thursday, Oct 13, saying it will establish its new office in the city of Waltham. This latest expansion marks the third state in which SunRun and Mercury work together to make solar [...]

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