A  common misperception exists that selling a home with solar panels on it is more difficult.  A report released by Zillow, the leading online real estate and rental marketplace shatters that myth.  The report concludes solar rooftop panels can boost your home’s value and lower your electricity bill regardless of

Although Florida is the “Sunshine State” a lot of its residents still don’t know much about the benefits of going solar and many believe that solar businesses are out to scam them. That hasn’t stopped Solar Energy World  from investing in Florida’s clean energy future by educating ratepayers about the

The short answer is yes, solar is safe. Recent news stories about Tesla’s solar panel fires have caused some to wonder if solar PV products are hazardous. The truth is, solar panels are not inherently dangerous and rather benign on their own. Like any electrical component, the danger arises from

It’s no secret that every year the number of “Super Storms” are increasing. No one can deny this is happening. We can all see it. By Laureen Peck, CMO Solar Energy World Maria, Irma, Harvey, Sandy, Katrina, Andrew, Florence, Michael and now Dorian have ripped communities apart causing death, destruction

The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal solar tax program that allows homeowners to deduct 26% of the cost of installing a solar energy system from their taxes with no cap until the end of 2020. The ITC was established with the goal of increasing renewable energy adoption by

Due to favorable changes in energy policy in Florida, Solar Energy World opened a new office in Tampa this month and will begin servicing homeowners there soon. Headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland, Solar Energy World has been serving homeowners in Maryland and Washington DC metro area since 2009. In 2016 the

The short answer is that a properly installed rooftop solar system is highly unlikely to damage your roof. This is because the panels do not sit directly on top of the shingles. Instead, they are secured to a system of metal rails and racks that are tied into the building

Washington Gas is asking for a $35.9 million increase in base rates, and Pepco wants nearly $30 million in increases for Maryland electric distribution rates, according to recent filings. Both companies say they need more funds for infrastructure upgrades to improve reliability of their systems. There is some good news

Most people know solar power benefits the people who use it because it reduces their utility costs. Some solar-powered homeowners don’t pay anything for electricity. A lesser known fact is that solar powered homeowners help everyone in their community, even their neighbors who still depend on fossil fuels alone for

Due to Virginia’s increasing consumer demand for cleaner energy and new, favorable state renewable energy goals, Solar Energy World is expanding to serve more homeowners in select areas of Northern Virginia. Founded in Maryland in 2009, with solar installations now topping 140 systems a month, Solar Energy World is quickly becoming