We’re excited to share some good news as we head into the new year: Belmont Solar has been recognized on three national and statewide “Top Solar Contractor” lists for 2025. This year, Solar Power World named Belmont Solar: These rankings…
Solar panels are an excellent way to be more environmentally friendly while also saving on energy bills. Some homeowners even generate enough electricity to sell power back to their utility company. However, how the panels are purchased, whether they are…
The topics of climate change and environmental health are extremely important these days. More than ever, people are concerned about the negative and long-term effects of climate change and what they can do to limit those effects. One practical solution…
Your electric bill arrives in the mail, you open it, and none of it makes sense. If you recently switched to solar, that first bill can feel even more confusing because of how net metering works. The good news is…
It’s not all gloom and doom at Belmont Solar these days. In fact, like our solar panels, we’re embracing sunny skies and a touch of optimism. On July 4th, 2025, President Trump signed into law a bill known as H.R.1:…
When you’re considering going solar or just trying to get a better handle on your monthly utility bill, one question inevitably comes up: how many kilowatt-hours (kWh) does a house use? Understanding your home’s energy consumption is the first step…
Solar Rebates and Recognition: Belmont Solar Featured in This Old House Belmont Solar Owner and Master Electrician featured in This Old House Solar Incentives Article Belmont Solar and its founder, Ben Zook, were recently featured in an article in This…
Solar System Components There are five critical components for a residential solar system: solar panels, a racking or mounting system, an inverter, an electrical or production meter, and electrical panels (the fuse box). If you are installing an off-grid or…
SOLAR ENERGY RESOURCES IN PA We are passionate about educating our customers about the science, technology, and benefits of solar energy. That’s why we’ve created informative videos, helpful guides, brochures, answers to FAQs, and blog posts to help you make…
When investing in solar energy systems, one of the critical considerations for homeowners and businesses is the longevity and reliability of the technology. Solar panels and their components are built to last, but what happens if something goes wrong? The…
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