Your refrigerator is one of the larger household appliances, and it’s always on! On average, a refrigerator uses 300 to 800 watts of electricity, or between 3 and 6 amps and about 120 volts. If you’re looking to cut down on your electrical bill or estimate how many solar panels you need to keep your home up and running, understanding how many watts of electricity a refrigerator uses is one important piece of the puzzle.
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The cost to install solar has dropped by more than 70 percent in the last decade. Yet many people still believe that solar is only a luxury item for green-minded consumers, rather than a smart long-term cost-saving investment. Why is this? A big reason is the lack of easily accessible information about how solar can save you money. Like EnergySage, Google’s Project Sunroof is looking to fix this using smart technology that makes solar information available and easy to understand.
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The best states for a home solar energy system aren’t always the sunniest; those who benefit the most from installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system for their home spend a lot of money on electricity and live in a state with good solar programs and incentives.
Illinois may not have the year-round sunshine of the Southwest, but it does have a great solar power market because of the available financial incentives. In addition to the 30 percent federal solar tax credit (aka investment tax credit or ITC) for solar system owners, Illinois residents can receive additional financial benefits through the state’s solar renewable energy credits (SREC) market.
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Of all the incentives for installing solar panel systems, solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs) are some of the most beneficial, yet most complicated to understand. However, SRECs can provide sizable income to owners of solar power systems that live in eligible markets.
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There are constantly technological advancements happening across the energy industry, including solar equipment. In this Undecided video, Matt Ferrell covers some of the technology innovation happening in solar today and why now is still the best time to go solar.
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In Our Ludicrous Future, a video podcast, Tim Dodd, Joe Scott, and Ben Sullins discuss exciting new technology hitting the clean energy industry. In this episode, you’ll learn about technology spanning across solar, battery storage, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy independence. In this article, we’ll explain some of the highlights of what you’ll see (and hear) in this episode.
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While not nearly power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it can be helpful to know how much electricity a light bulb uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
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While not as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it’s important to know how much electricity a computer uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
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If you’re worried that solar may not have the payoff you’re expecting, this Undecided episode by Matt Ferrell might help you understand the potential! In the video, Matt takes a look at his solar panels four years later to see if they are really worth it. Spoiler alert: They are!
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Your air source heat pump is likely the most energy-hungry electrical appliance in your home, and for many months, it’s almost always on! If you’re looking to cut down on your electrical bill or estimate how many solar panels you need to keep your home up and running, understanding how many watts of electricity your heat pump setup uses is one important piece of the puzzle.
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