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Mar
06

MONEY SAVING HOME IMPROVEMENT


As homeowners, we all know the struggle of high energy bills. At EnLight.Energy, we understand the burden that high energy bills can bring, and we're here to help you protect yourself from energy hikes and lower your monthly energy bills. Our mission is to provide homeowners with energy-efficient solutions that are sustainable, cost-effective, and reduce their carbon footprint.


Here are five ways EnLight.Energy can help you save money on your energy bills:




  1. Invest in Energy-Efficient Appliances: Upgrading to energy-efficient appliances is one of the easiest ways to reduce your energy consumption and save money. EnLight.Energy can guide you towards a wide range of energy-efficient appliances tha...


Nov
23

The Buying Power of Efficiency


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The average home in the U.S. spends $2,200 on energy each year. That’s $183/month. Rather than spending this money on energy purchases, the smart approach is to invest it in greater energy efficiency. If you’re building a new home, it’s possible to reduce your energy purchases to zero with the buying power gained from that same $183. Here’s how it works. If you have a 30-year mortgage at about 4.2%, you can cover the additional payments on an increase in your loan of about $37,500 for energy saving features for your home. That’s enough to turn most home designs into zero energy homes, before incentives. Federal and state tax credits along with utility incentive...


Nov
23

9 Ways to Go (and Save More) Green


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There’s no doubt about it, the “green economy” has gone global, as more and more sustainable-minded individuals and organizations have embraced the notion of a clean, environmentally friendly economy that promotes health, wealth, and well-being. The green economy is a thriving economy, as well—with overall global trade in environmental goods pegged at $1 trillion annually, a figure that should grow to $2-to-$3 trillion by 2020, according to United Nations Environment.



How to Go Green While Boosting Your Personal Finances by Experian




75% of Americans want to help the environment in their daily lives, and they certainly can still keeping their budgets intact. In this podc...


Nov
23

A more complete solution to the energy opportunity we face


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Check out the latest episode of the Green Business Podcast Show by Eric Dye as he interviews our CEO and they discuss why EnLight.Energy decided to not just be another solar only installer, the impact of a Trump presidency on the renewable energy industry in America, our work with developing communities around the world, and why we chose a local energy franchise model.





ERIC: Today we are speaking with Julio Daniel Hernandez, CEO, and Founder of EnLight.Energy, a national company that helps home and business owners explore ways to drastically lower and eliminate their energy bills. Happy to have you back on the show Julio. How are you?


JULIO DANIEL: Doing great Eric thanks for having me.


ERI...


Sep
06

WHAT DOES [INSERT SOLAR LINGO] MEAN?






Confused by insolation, inverter, and irradiance? Consider the solar energy glossary your handy guide to all the solar lingo.


The U.S. Department of Energy's solar energy glossary contains definitions for technical terms related to solar energy, electricity, and power generation by technologies like photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP).


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III-V cell — A high-efficiency solar cell made from materials including Group III and Group V elements from the periodic table.








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absorber — In a photovoltaic device, the material that readily absorbs photons to generate charge carriers (free electrons or holes).


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Nov
18

5 formas de hacer de tu hogar un hogar más eficiente


Reemplazar los electrodomésticos de alta energía con versiones más eficientes


Comprar electrodomésticos con la etiqueta ENERGY STAR asegurará que los electrodomésticos grandes, como el lavavajillas, la secadora y la lavadora, utilicen la menor cantidad de energía. Los electrodomésticos cumplen con una variedad de estándares antes de recibir la prestigiosa etiqueta. Además, el funcionamiento de estos aparatos después de las horas pico de demanda puede reducir aún más la tensión en la red.


Instalar un termostato programable


Conocidos por ahorrar dinero, los termostatos programables permiten a los pro...


Nov
18

Replace High-Energy Appliances with More Efficient Versions


Purchasing appliances with an ENERGY STAR label will ensure that large appliances like the dishwasher, dryer and washing machine are using the least amount of energy. Appliances stand up to a variety of standards before receiving the prestigious label. In addition, operating these appliances after peak demand times can further reduce strain on the grid.


Install a Programmable Thermostat


Known for saving money, programmable thermostats allow homeowners to create a schedule that follows a family’s routine. Thermostats can be adjusted during the seasons to heat and cool when it makes the most sense instead of constantly working to maintain a specific temperature.


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Sep
07

Beneficios de usar Baterías con Solar


Texas produce más electricidad que cualquier otro estado, por lo que los tejanos se sorprendieron en febrero pasado cuando la tormenta invernal Uri cerró repentinamente la mayor parte de la red eléctrica del estado. Los productores de energía de Texas no habían climatizado adecuadamente las plantas de gas natural, las turbinas eólicas y otros sitios de producción de energía para soportar las temperaturas extremadamente frías. Muchos de ellos dejaron de funcionar, requiriendo apagones continuos en algunas áreas y dejando a otras sin electricidad durante días.


Pero el "gran congelamiento" de Texas fue solo el úl...


Sep
07

Benefits of Solar Storage


Texas produces more electricity than any other state, so Texans were stunned last February when Winter Storm Uri suddenly shut down most of the state’s power grid. Texas’ power producers had not adequately weatherized natural gas plants, wind turbines and other energy-production sites to withstand the bitterly cold temperatures. Many of them stopped working, requiring rolling blackouts in some areas and leaving others without power for days.

But Texas’ “big freeze” was just the latest widespread blackout to hit the United States. Wildfires, hurricanes, heatwaves and high winds have also caused rolling blackouts, or as many California residents and PG&E customers ...


Sep
03

Frequently asked questions about solar energy (FAQ)


Thanks to the interest that solar energy brings and all savings that solar energy generate, many people seek to expand their knowledge in a way in which they can be part of this new alternative energy. In this blog we leave you the answers to the most frequent questions that we are asked about this when wanting to be part of the EnLight Energy family.


How do solar panels work?


Solar panels absorb solar energy generating a photovoltaic effect which translates into electrical energy that can be used, stored or even sold back to the grid for an extra credit!



How many solar panels do I need for my home?


There are several factors that affect the amount needed, however, at EnLight Energy we give you a...