Many Mainers want greater comfort without cumbersome ductwork and equipment. Thus, mini-split heat pumps are an excellent heating and cooling solution. The Sundog heat pump team installs single-room, multi-room, and whole-house systems. We can customize a system for your property and comfort needs. These heat...
Contrary to popular belief, solar panels can produce a lot of electricity during the winter months. Although the days are shorter, the temperatures are lower. Solar panel efficiency is actually higher in the winter months than it is during the dog days of summer. Solar...
2019 was a great year for solar energy in Maine and throughout the country! There is currently enough installed solar electricity capacity nationally to power 13.5 million homes. And, installed capacity is expected to double in the next five years. Wow! What is in store for...
In the wake of new legislation incentivizing solar power, developers have come courting in Ellsworth. They are looking to make a deal through a power purchase agreement under which the city would pay for electricity generated by a solar farm on city property. City officials...
Solar energy customers that are connected to the power grid can be credited for the surplus solar electricity. This is called solar net metering or net energy metering. Many solar households generate more solar electricity than they consume on sunny days. If the system doesn’t...
A solar energy system is one of the few home improvement projects that will pay for itself in savings over time. The solar energy produced by the solar system can dramatically reduce or virtually eliminate your electric bill. In areas with high energy prices, solar energy...
The ideal location for a solar energy system varies by the given property. If a house has a sunny south-facing roof, this is often the perfect location for the solar panels. Otherwise, a garage or even a shed might be an option. If none of...
Islesford, Maine - If anyone has first-hand experience with the importance of protecting scarce resources, it is Maine lobstermen. The fishing industry is the lifeblood of many coastal communities and it relies on healthy marine populations. It is respect for the planet and good economic...
In the old days of solar, homeowners had little information on how their solar systems were performing. This is like driving a car without an odometer. Although many solar inverters had a read-out of real-time solar energy production, it was challenging to get any information...
September 20, 21, and 22 The Common Ground Fair brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the rural traditions of Maine. Sundog Solar is a proud supporter of the Common Ground Fair.Please stop by the Sundog Solar team in the Energy & Shelter tent. We offer a...