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Selling A House With Solar Panels: The Definitive Guide
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…
Are Net-Zero Homes Worth It?
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…
How to Read an Electric Bill with Solar | Solar Energy Bill Breakdown
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…
Everything You Need to Know About The One Big Beautiful Bill and Solar Tax Credits
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:…
How Many kWh Does a House Use? A Guide to Electricity Usage & Solar System Sizing
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
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
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…
PA Solar Resources
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…
Understanding Solar Warranties | Comprehensive Guide
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…
Battery Backup
Are You Prepared for the Unexpected? Off-grid Solar? Or Hybrid Battery Backup? Let’s face it, going off-grid means commitment to a different life-style and that is not for everyone. But maybe you already have reduced your power consumption and or…
God Provides Solar Power For Free!
It's a Fusion Reactor in the sky, a safe distance away. No need to invent a new one.