A Letter From MREA Executive Director Nick Hylla
Dear friend of the MREA, The US presidential election was, once again, fundamentally about our energy future. I won’t blame...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Visits the MREA
Over the past few years, we’ve been following the actions of Tony Evers and his administration to support the transition to in-state,...
Value of Solar(?)
In our last blog post, we discussed the levelized cost of energy from a solar array, as well as the...
Why should I put PV on my house if my utility is committing to renewables anyway?
Utilities across the Midwest are investing in renewables. Like never before, utility investments in renewables are increasingly irrespective of state-mandated...
Is renewable energy really better for the environment? An exploration of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessments
The short answer is Yes. Let’s take a look at why. At the very end of 2021, we posted a...
Comparing Google Project Sunroof with Experience in the Field.
Can we trust Google’s estimates? Lots of solar customers, installers, and apps use Google Project Sunroof to generate estimates for...
What happens to home values (and homeowners insurance) when I go solar?
In 2019, Zillow released a report stating that homes with solar panels sell for 4.1% more than their generation-naked counterparts. ...
Global Supply Chain Issues are Affecting Solar Prices
Global supply chain issues are affecting solar prices, according to industry sources. Key causes for price increases of late are...
What is “Tier 1”? And more about 3rd party PV module evaluation
Say you have a proposal from a solar installation company, and they have told you that the modules they use...