by Cara Giannetto | Sep 2, 2026 | Behind the Panels
Researching solar, you have probably noticed that after a while, many companies start to sound the same. Similar equipment. Similar promises. Similar pricing. So how do you know which solar company has actually earned your trust, and which one has simply earned your...
by Cara Giannetto | Aug 26, 2026 | Behind the Panels
If you have been researching solar, there is a good chance you have asked ChatGPT a question or two. Maybe you wanted to know how solar panels work. Maybe you were curious about battery storage, or maybe you asked one of the most common questions homeowners have: ...
by Cara Giannetto | Aug 11, 2026 | Programs
The benefits of solar are easy to appreciate. The harder part is figuring out how to make solar fit alongside everything else you’re investing in. That is exactly where Participate Energy’s prepaid solar lease changes the rules. The homeowner makes only...
by Cara Giannetto | Jul 30, 2026 | Featured
July is when solar gets a workout. Longer days and higher temperatures often mean air conditioners run more frequently, which naturally increases overall household energy use. At the same time, your solar system is typically producing some of its strongest output due...
by Cara Giannetto | Jun 10, 2026 | Duke Energy
If your Duke Energy bill feels higher lately, you are not imagining it. Electricity rates across North Carolina have been climbing in recent years, and Duke Energy is now requesting another rate increase that could affect homeowners statewide. For many families, that...
