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How Retirees in Western Washington Are Using Solar Power to Cut Monthly Bills 

There’s a lot of financial planning to be done as you head into retirement. But one strategy that’s often overlooked is installing rooftop solar panels.  Solar panels are a low-risk investment that yields impressive benefits. They turn a volatile expense—your electric bill—into a lower and more predictable one, freeing up

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How to Choose the Best Solar Battery Backup System for Your Home

When a storm knocks out your power in the middle of winter, a solar battery can be a lifeline. With the right battery setup, you can keep essentials like your lights, refrigerator, and medical devices running during a power outage. If you’ve been thinking about installing home solar panels with

Residential solar array installed by Cascadia Solar team

Why Your Electric Bill Keeps Going Up & What You Can Do About It

If you’ve been getting sticker shock every time you open an electric bill these days, you’re not imagining things. Electricity costs are going up in just about every state, including Washington.  The average residential electric rate jumped about 5.44% between June 2024 and June 2025 in Washington, according to the

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13 Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring a Solar Installer 

One of the first (and most important) decisions you’ll have to make when installing solar panels is who is going to install them. Home solar panels are a big investment, and they’re installed directly onto your roof. To make sure you get your money’s worth and don’t end up with