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Federal Incentives: The Feds Want to Pay for 26% of Your Solar System!
The federal residential solar energy credit is a tax credit that can be claimed on federal income taxes for a percentage of the cost of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. (Other types of renewable energy are also eligible for similar credits but are beyond the scope of...
The Numbers Are In: There Were a Record Number of Power Outages Last Year
Hurricanes, heatwaves, windstorms, wildfires and other extreme weather events in 2020 translated into significantly more time in the dark for customers of U.S. electric utilities. Utility customers experienced 1.33 billion power outage hours in 2020, up 73% from...
What is Net Metering? Offset Your Electricity Bill with Solar
Duke Energy customers who generate electricity from their own renewable facility may be eligible to offset their retail bill through "Net Metering." Through this arrangement you can use the electricity you generate while receiving service from Duke Energy. The...
NARI Pins 4 Kids: SHS Gives Back to Our Community
At SHS Pros, we recognize the importance of giving back to our community whenever possible. On April 22, 2022, we proudly sponsored the 7th Annual NARI Pins 4 Kids bowling event. This event supports the local nonprofit Dream On 3. Each year, the National Association...
5 Signs Your Charlotte Home Is Ready for a Siding Replacement
Here in Charlotte, replacing your siding is one of the highest-value projects you can do for your home. But, how do you know if it’s really time for a siding replacement or if you can hold off for a few more years? Truthfully, all it takes is paying a little extra...
How Much Does New Siding Cost?
Here at Southern Home Services, one of our most requested home improvement projects is new siding installation. As such, one of the questions we get most often from homeowners is “how much does new siding cost?” Here in the Charlotte area, you can expect to pay...
4 Common Signs That It’s Time to Schedule a Roof Replacement
Depending on the type of roof you have, the climate in your area, and the weather conditions your home has been exposed to over the years, you can expect your roof to last anywhere from 20 to 50 years on average. If your home is getting older, how do you know if it’s...
What Is Fiber Cement Siding and Why Is James Hardie Siding the Best?
When it comes to replacing your home’s exterior, using fiber cement siding for the job tends to have the best ROI. In fact, fiber cement siding can increase your home’s resale value by more than $13,000 on average, compared to the $11,000 value you’ll get from vinyl...
Solar Video Resources
Wondering about Enphase’s “Sunlight Backup” option available with the IQ8 microinverters? Watch this video from YouTuber MySolarHome USA, which gives a thorough description of the product:
Questions about the equipment required to run “Sunlight Backup” with the Enphase IQ8 microinverters. Here YouTuber Texas Solar walks through the equipment required:
Many DIY solar homeowners end up regretting some of their decisions with installation. That’s why you should go with professionals like SHS. Check out the regrets of YouTuber Justin’s Projects:
Are backup batteries worth it when you install solar? Here is a professional take on the issue from Pacific SunTech:
In solar, the issue of shading losses gets complicated, fast. Here is a good video from YouTuber Gary Does Solar which separates myth from fact regarding shading:
