Will Etheridge – Southern Energy Management

How Much Do Solar Panels for Your Home Cost?

Will Etheridge — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:50:24 +0000

Solar 101 Lessons in this Module 01: Average Solar Cost 02: Solar Incentives 03: Standard Costs 04: Cost Adders FAQs Lesson 01 How Much Does a Home Solar System Cost in North Carolina? “How much does solar cost?” is the most common question people have about home solar systems. It’s a simple question with a […]

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New Changes for Solar Net Metering in NC: What You Should Know

Will Etheridge — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:12:00 +0000

Update as of 10/1/2023Time flies and this blog is now officially outdated, as Duke Energy has implemented the restructuring of its solar net metering program. Let’s take a moment to recap and bring you up to speed! Alongside other local solar companies in North Carolina this past year, we at Southern Energy have been actively engaged […]

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Duke Energy Rates Are Rising, How Does Solar Compare

Will Etheridge — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:01:58 +0000

Rising utility rates… a story as old as time (at least in this century). You’ve probably heard by now that Duke Energy has proposed a new multiyear rate increase starting in 2023, as well as talk of a new carbon plan for North Carolina. In this blog, we’ll take a dive into the history of Duke Energy’s rate increases, help breakdown the current rate proposal + how it will affect customers over the next few years. Keep reading to see what these rate hikes will fund over the next few years (spoiler: not the carbon plan), and how solar fits into all of this.

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PowerHome Solar’s Rise and Fall: 3 Lessons to Learn

Will Etheridge — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:44:38 +0000

The future is bright for solar in North Carolina – now more than ever – thanks to the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act which upgraded and extended the Federal Tax Credit to 30% for the next 10 years! While this is a significant win for solar, not all of the recent NC solar headlines have been positive. The issues, BBB complaints, and hidden camera news stories covering the struggle and ultimately the close of PowerHome Solar (recently rebranded Pink Energy ) have put a major cloud over the solar industry. Here are 3 lessons we believe homeowners can learn from PowerHome.

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What Size Solar System Do You Actually Need?

Will Etheridge — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:56:00 +0000

What size solar system you need, should get, and can get are each different. Here's what to look for and how it all adds up.

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Solar in NC

Will Etheridge — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:17:27 +0000

What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Solar in NC Topics in this Article Inflation Reduction Act What is the Solar ITC? Solar ITC Requirements FAQs Other NC Incentives Get Started Topic 01 The IRA’s Impact on Solar Exciting solar news! The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed on August 16th, retroactively increasing the Solar […]

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Tesla Solar Roof: To Wait or Not To Wait?

Will Etheridge — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:39:00 +0000

At Southern Energy Management, we’re just as excited about the Tesla Solar Roof as everyone else. Here's our forecast of when we might see a roll out in North Carolina and what to expect from a solar shingle roof.

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10 Minute Guide to Zero Down Solar Financing

Will Etheridge — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:09:14 +0000

As with any major purchase, there are a lot of financing options available when it comes to buying a home solar system. Most homeowners (84%) took out a mortgage to purchase their home, so “financing” is not a dirty word. While some of our customers prefer to pay in cash, many others choose financing instead. […]

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Tesla Solar in North Carolina | 2020 Update

Will Etheridge — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:55:42 +0000

There have been a lot of headlines in 2020 about Tesla solar products — this update covers what they mean for people interested in solar in North Carolina. Quick Facts None of the Tesla solar headlines impact or are available in the NC market. We are installing our first Tesla solar panel (not roof tile) […]

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WRAL Solar Story with Southern Energy Management

Will Etheridge — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:24:53 +0000

WRAL covers the benefits and increasing popularity of solar power in North Carolina in this story featuring 2 Southern Energy Management solar customers.

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