{"id":6,"date":"2024-08-14T03:53:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T03:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2024\/08\/14\/should-you-go-solar-a-super-helpful-beginners-guide-to-home-solar-power\/"},"modified":"2024-08-14T03:53:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T03:53:13","slug":"should-you-go-solar-a-super-helpful-beginners-guide-to-home-solar-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2024\/08\/14\/should-you-go-solar-a-super-helpful-beginners-guide-to-home-solar-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Go Solar? A Super Helpful Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Home Solar Power"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DIkCQ1NU1E0?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In this video, we\u2019re taking a closer look at solar power systems for homes.  Solar power is often associated with living off-grid, but surprisingly there are a lot more people installing solar panels on homes that are connected to the grid.  We met up with Albert from iSolara to learn about:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Why people are installing solar at home: cost savings, sustainability, security <br \/>&#8211; The basic components of a solar power system: solar panel, inverter, racking system, battery<br \/>&#8211; Installation options for panels: roof mount, ground mount<br \/>&#8211; Costs and money-saving opportunities like net metering<br \/>&#8211; Important considerations including some of the risks to keep in mind when going solar: snow, ice, orientation, location<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about iSolara, you can check out their website here:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/isolara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/isolara.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We want to say a huge thank you to Albert and the iSolara team for helping us make this video, including their clients who let us film in and around their homes \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n<p>Some extra resources if you&#8217;re interested in going solar:<\/p>\n<p>Canada Greener Homes Grant:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/natural-resources.canada.ca\/energy-efficiency\/homes\/canada-greener-homes-initiative\/canada-greener-homes-grant\/canada-greener-homes-grant\/23441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/natural-resources.canada.ca\/energy-efficiency\/homes\/canada-greener-homes-initiative\/canada-greener-homes-grant\/canada-greener-homes-grant\/23441<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Canada Greener Homes Loan:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/natural-resources.canada.ca\/energy-efficiency\/homes\/canada-greener-homes-initiative\/canada-greener-homes-loan\/24286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/natural-resources.canada.ca\/energy-efficiency\/homes\/canada-greener-homes-initiative\/canada-greener-homes-loan\/24286<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And you can also check out the Build with Rise website for rebates on all kinds of sustainable home upgrades in Canada and in the US:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildwithrise.com\/rebate-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.buildwithrise.com\/rebate-finder<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for watching!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>STAY IN TOUCH!<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Website: www.exploringalternatives.ca<br \/>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/exploringalternativesblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/exploringalternativesblog<\/a><br \/>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringalternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exploringalternatives\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>COMMENTS<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>We want our channel and comments section to be an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome to watch and contribute.  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