Light Up The Season
It’s the season for homes and businesses to get into the holiday spirit by draping their buildings and trees with sparkling lights, cover your yards [...]
Moving When You Have Solar
Buying or selling a home is always a significant life change. There are lots of things to consider when you are planning to relocate. What [...]
What is Net Energy Metering?
Going solar offers homeowners many great benefits. One of the best — for those who can take advantage of it — is net metering (also [...]
How Many Panels Do You Need to Charge An EV?
To truly benefit from driving an EV, you need to consider how you’ll power it. If you power your electric vehicle with solar they literally [...]
Choosing A Solar Installer: Do’s and Don’ts
The switch to solar energy (PV) is a big change — both financially and for the future. Many do so because they recognize the unique [...]
Net Zero In Three Big Steps
As we all know there are many things that need to happen NOW for us to get to net zero emissions by midcentury. We need [...]
Which is the Better Backup
A well-designed solar system can meet most homeowners’ electrical needs, but it may not provide 100% of the power necessary, making you tap into the [...]
Solar Energy + EV charging
When you go solar for your household energy needs, you’ll save money on electric bills and add value to your home. Want to do even [...]
What Is the Inflation Reduction Act?
It’s passed! The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which (among other things) promotes the use of sustainable energy in a number of ways will benefit solar [...]
When Choosing Solar Power Companies, Start With The Technology
With the expected useful life of commercial solar systems ranging from 25 to 40 years , choosing the right solution to invest in at the [...]
How to Get More Value Out of Your Solar System
While generating power from the sun is without cost, the technology behind this process is not. The reality is solar panels are an investment – [...]
The Past, Present, and Future of Recycling Solar
If you don’t know already, solar energy panels have the potential to be 100% recyclable. Solar panels are not as complex of a creation as [...]
Revisiting the Importance of Solar in Our Nation
Extreme weather, historical temperatures, massive wildfires; these are all disasters that have become our neighbors more than ever in these past few years. It’s uncomfortable [...]
The Past, Present, and Future of Recycling Solar
If you don’t know already, solar energy panels have the potential to be 100% recyclable. Solar panels are not as complex of a creation as [...]
Do I Need a New Roof for Solar?
If you are considering solar to save money on your energy bills and to use a sustainable energy source, you may have questions about your [...]
How To Review a Solar Quote
So, you’re on the path to going solar. It is an exciting time and there is a lot of information coming your way! It’s important [...]
Want to Check out Solar — But Don’t Want Incessant Phone Calls?
If you’re interested in going solar, you are probably already aware of the benefits that solar energy can offer: cost savings, environmental benefits, energy resiliency. [...]
Guidelines for Choosing the Best Solar Company
Recently, we have been hearing about a direct-seller competitor and what looks like a Bait-and-Switch tactic. They sell a system which includes discounts that seems [...]
Know Your Solar Warranty
One of the things that sets a ‘great’ solar system apart from a ‘good’ system is the warranty. Solar arrays have no moving parts and [...]
How To Review a Solar Quote
So, you’re on the path to going solar. It is an exciting time and there is a lot of information coming your way! It’s important [...]
Is Your House a Good Candidate for Solar?
If you’ve been considering adding a solar system to your home, do you even know if it’s a real option for you? At Burtek Energy [...]
Common Questions About Buying a Home with Solar Energy
Anyone in the market for a new home can tell you the search process is both exciting and nerve-racking. Between location, school district, lot size, [...]
Revisiting the Importance of Solar in Our Nation
Extreme weather, historical temperatures, massive wildfires; these are all disasters that have become our neighbors more than ever in these past few years. It’s uncomfortable [...]
Saving Energy While Working from Home
Just like that, millions of Americans are suddenly working—and teaching—from home. And for many of those newly home-bound families, there's an unexpected expense awaiting in [...]
Easy DIY Tips on How to Clean Solar Panels
So, you decided to get a solar system and join the ranks of thousands of world changers. First of all, congratulations! You are helping reduce the [...]
How a Solar Battery Works During a Blackout
Flashlight batteries and cases of water are selling out, and gas tanks are being filled as worried residents try to picture their lives in the [...]
5 Ways to a More Energy Efficient Home
When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the first things most buyers look into is the home’s energy efficiency. Rising utility rates and [...]
Blast Your AC All Summer Long Next Year with Solar Power
Summer is ending, but it's always good to prepare for next year! There’s nothing greater than cranking up the air conditioner when it gets hot [...]
Harness the Sunshine in 4 Easy Steps
Right now is a good time for those who are interested in installing solar panels in their homes and businesses. In August 2022, the Inflation [...]
Discussing the Future of Electric Vehicles
Our environment’s emission levels are no joke and of course we’re aware of that. Alternative solutions and new evolving technology are being created and sought [...]
How To Review a Solar Quote
So, you’re on the path to going solar. It is an exciting time and there is a lot of information coming your way! It’s important [...]
How Many Panels Do You Need to Charge An EV?
To truly benefit from driving an EV, you need to consider how you’ll power it. If you power your electric vehicle with solar they literally [...]
Net Zero In Three Big Steps
As we all know there are many things that need to happen NOW for us to get to net zero emissions by midcentury. We need [...]
