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Conservation for the Next Generation
As a devoted outdoorsman and environmentalist, SunFarm Energy customer, Jim Muhl, knows first hand how our lifestyle choices affect our land, air, and water. For him, protecting the environment means making a purposeful change. Going solar just made sense. “If you like being outdoors, you pay attention to the environment,” says Jim. As an avid…
On the Cutting Edge: Solar + Storage
Energy independence, peace of mind, resiliency. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when we think about solar + storage. After all, in the words of SunFarm Co-Founder, Doug Herrick, “energy in the form of electricity is a necessity.” Now, you can store that necessity. Solar + Storage for Every…
Your Guide to the Solar Investment Tax Credit
There are plenty of incentives to help you make the switch to solar power, but the federal solar investment tax credit is perhaps the most important of them all. This program has been helping folks make the switch to solar for over 15 years and it’s a great way to jump-start your solar power project….
The Truth About Cleaning Your Solar Panels
Happy Spring! It’s that time of year in Northwest Florida where we start to see pollen on everything: cars, driveways, windows, and just about every surface you can imagine. That also means your solar power system might be looking a little dusty these days. But should you be cleaning your solar panels? Is cleaning my…
Living the Solar Lifestyle
For Air Force Imagery Analyst, Eric Gruner, there’s nothing better than living the solar lifestyle. “When I moved down here, my Dad told me I’d be silly not to do it,” says Eric. Thanks to SunFarm Energy, he’s ready to start soaking up the Navarre sunshine with his 9.5 kW system. Eric says his lifestyle…
Weathering the Storm – Self Sufficiently
For retirees Bill and Barb Troendle, self-sufficiency is key. “We don’t want to rely on anybody. We like the idea of not having a power company tell us what we can do or how much we have to pay.” With solar and storage, they found their solution. If you live in Pensacola, you might recognize…
Residential Case Study – The Norton Family
In the summer of 2020, we sat down with our client, Troy Nortion, to talk about his experience switching to solar PV at his home in Navarre, Florida. *This Residential Case Study interview has been edited for length and clarity What was life like before you had your solar solution? I have a pool that…
Solar Power: A Modern Solution for @ModernDad
For a jack of all trades like Phil Nickinson, the latest technology trends are always at the forefront. So how does a technology guru make the switch to solar? He does his research of course! As the face behind the popular blog, Modern Dad, Phil has had his ear to the ground for years on…
A Sustainable Oasis – The Caffrey’s Story
For Helen and John Caffrey, installing solar was more than a financial investment, it was a commitment to sustainability. “We think that there is a lot that we can do that can be sustainable,” said Helen. This past fall, we sat down with the Caffrey’s to talk about their journey switching to solar with SunFarm…
Residential Case Study – The Hughes Family
In the summer of 2020, we sat down with our client, Jeremy Hughes, to talk about his experience switching to solar PV at his home in Navarre, Florida. *This Residential Case Study interview has been edited for length and clarity Can you describe your lifestyle before you installed solar? We were on Energy Select with…