As more and more homeowners are turning to solar energy to reduce their energy bills and lower their carbon footprint, it is important to understand which regions of the United States are the best for residential solar power. With the right combination of solar resources and supportive policies, some states and regions offer an ideal environment for solar energy. In …
Top 5 Advantages of Residential Solar Power Systems
Over the years, The LeverEdge has helped thousands of homeowners reap the benefits of solar power technology easily and affordably. We do this through our network of expert dealers—home energy efficiency experts who are dedicated to the enduring promise of renewable energy. We are often asked what the most significant benefits are when it comes to owning a residential solar …
How Solar Attic Fans Help During Colder Months
Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about what’s going on in the attic. There isn’t really any good reason to pay attention to the attic unless strange sounds are coming from it or unless we need to access storage there. We especially don’t think much about the air in the attic—air that separates the living area in the …
Does Solar Water Heating Still Work in Cooler Weather?
At The LeverEdge, we get a lot of questions related to the solar-powered water heating systems we provide. For many new customers, it all sounds too good to be true. Can you really heat your pool or domestic water using the sun, and can you really save on your electricity and natural gas bills in the process? The answer is …
Solar-Powered Domestic Hot Water Systems, Explained
When most people think of ‘solar power’, they probably envision large solar panels that send electricity to a battery or directly to a home. But, did you know that solar energy can be used to provide hot water for domestic use within your home? It’s true! And, The LeverEdge has the state-of-the-art equipment that makes it all possible. How It …
Product Spotlight: Residential Solar PV Kits
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems allow you to significantly reduce your electricity costs by using the natural energy produced by the sun. While this may seem like a simple feat in the current era, the technology behind it is anything but! It takes a lot of high-end engineering and electrical component innovation to produce all-in-one solar PV kits that can begin …
Saying ‘So Long!’ to Cold Pools with Solar Thermal Heating
Picture this: it’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining, and you’re thinking that it would be great to go for a swim in your pool. So, you head over to the waters edge and reach down to do a quick temperature check, only to recoil in shock as you realize how cold the pool is! There’s no way you …
Unvented Attics: What’s the Worst that Can Happen?
In a traditional single-family home, the attic isn’t normally used very much, aside from perhaps storage. Furthermore, it’s typically not even discussed or thought about—that is, until something goes wrong. In the case of attics that aren’t properly vented, a host of issues can work together to decimate a homeowner’s pocketbook over time. These issues can almost all be remedied …
Pentair’s Powerful SolarTouch and IntelliFlo System
The world has seen a lot of technological innovation in the past decade. One area where this is especially obvious is with solar pool heating systems. Leading the way in advancements for solar-heated pool equipment is Pentair, a manufacturer of the SolarTouch, IntelliFlo, and IntelliPro lineup. So what’s so great about Pentair’s products, and why are LeverEdge customers raving about …
Can You Really Heat Your Pool for Free?
It sounds like a proposition that is too good to be true: enjoy the benefits of a perfectly heated pool without paying for it. Is this really the case? In this article, the solar experts at The LeverEdge are answering this question by taking a close look at the Solar Hydronics pool heating system and using it as an example …