Most people living today can’t remember a time when coal was not the primary source of electricity in the United States. That may all change for the next generation. As the world begins to accept that climate change is really happening and that it can potentially have a devastating effect on the entire planet, scientists […]
The largely unexpected election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency sent shock waves through the world, including the energy industry. President-elect Trump is very pro U.S.energy, particularly oil and gas. Providers of renewable energy, particularly solar, may be looking at a good news-bad news scenario. An early appraisal of the Impact of Trump Presidency […]
Now is the Best Time to Go Solar in NY Many New Yorkers think going solar is not worth the effort; either it is too expensive, too difficult, or not a real reduction to their carbon footprint. These are myths. The time for solar energy is now and Long Island solar company, Grid City Electric, […]
“ Can you charge an electric car with your home’s solar panels in Long Island / NYC? ” is a popular question that we receive more and more from Long Islanders and New Yorkers thinking about going solar, as well as our current solar panel installation clients who purchased an electric car or plug-in hybrid […]
Long Island residential solar customers have serious decisions to make when choosing the right solar panel for their solar energy investment. Residential solar customers on Long Island often ask the same fundamental questions “What solar panels are the most efficient?“, “Who makes the best solar panel?“, ” What do I do if a solar panel […]
Long Island residences and businesses are always asking “what does solar cost in Long Island and is it worth it to go solar today?” A major component to the first part of the question as to cost of solar will depend on the size and scope of the project. The second portion of the question […]
On Janaury 1, 2017, the cost of solar in Long Island, NYC, and the US is scheduled to sky rocket by 30% unless critical tax incentive, The Federal Investment Tax Credit 26 USC § 25D , is renewed, extended, or modified by its deadline. This will make going solar all but impossible and can decimate […]
The cost of solar panels in Nassau & Suffolk county Long Island is typically a $0 up front cost through leasing or financing options. If solar doesn’t cost anything in Long Island, how is the solar panel system paid for? The cost of solar panels in Long Island doesn’t cost $0. Installers build the costs […]
There’s a lot talk and questions about Free Solar Panels in New York. While this may seem too good to be true, it’s possible through a solar power purchase agreement or PPA. This is where you are in a sense “renting your roof for solar energy” and significantly reducing your electric bills. Local NY Solar […]
What’s the Grid City Difference? • Security: i. Company Security: We are diversified and have a multimillion dollar electrical division. If solar companies start going out of business, we won’t. Making our company more secure. ii. Equipment Security: Hyundai or LG panels have 25 year warranty and the companies themselves will be around for years […]