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Adding a Battery to Your Existing Solar System
Already have solar panels? Adding battery storage is one of the best upgrades you can make. Here's everything you need to know about retrofitting your
Battery FAQ — Enphase
This depends on three factors: 1. **Your battery size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **What loads a
Battery FAQ — Tesla Powerwall
This depends on three factors: 1. **Your Powerwall size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **
Can I Add an EV Charger?
**Yes** — and you don't need to be a Venture Home solar customer to get one. We install EV chargers for any homeowner in our service area. --- We ins
Connecticut Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Connecticut's **Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) program**, administered by the CT Green Bank along
Delaware Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
While Delaware does not operate its own SREC market, **Delaware solar owners are eligible to register their syst
Do Solar Panels Need to Be Cleaned?
In most parts of the country, panel cleaning is heavily marketed as a necessary maintenance item. **In New England and the Mid-Atlantic, it isn't.** Here's why
Extend the life of your battery during a power outage
Tips & tricks to make your battery last as long as possible when the power goes out! Riding out the storm with an Enphase or Tesla battery dur
How to Check Your System's Performance
The best way to confirm your system is working is to **log into your monitoring app**. Depending on your system, this will be: - **Enphase** → Enphase App -
Is My Roof Right For Solar
Breaking down types of roofs asphalt shingle, metal roofs, flat epdm, flat rolled asphalt. Venture Solar specializes in installing solar panels on a variety of roof typ
Maine Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Maine **exempts renewable energy equipment** — including solar arrays, inverters, and paired battery storage — from property
Maryland Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers grants to income-eligible Maryland homeowners through the **Maryla
Massachusetts Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Massachusetts offers a **state income tax credit worth 15% of the total net cost of your sola
Monitoring Your Solar System by Manufacturer
Your solar system can be monitored through a manufacturer-specific app that gives you real-time and historical performance data. This guide covers how t
My Utility Bill Looks Wrong — Am I Getting My Net Metering Credits?
If you've looked at your utility bill and something doesn't add up — your solar system is producing but your bill doesn't seem to
New Hampshire Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New Hampshire allows municipalities to adopt a **solar energy systems property tax exemption** under RS
New Jersey Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New Jersey has **one of the most lucrative solar incentive programs in the country**. ### How It
New York Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New York offers a **state income tax credit worth 25% of the cost of your solar energy system**, up to
NJ ADI Overview - What it is, How it works
What NJ ADI is and how it works In 2026, the Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI) will be the driving force behind New Jersey's residential solar
Post-Install: Awaiting Permission to Operate (PTO)
After your solar installation is complete, your system **cannot be turned on** until your utilit
Quick Reference: Winter Solar FAQ
**Almost certainly not.** Snow-covered panels simply can't produce. Check ag
Selling Your Home with Solar: Value, Speed, and Competitive Position
If you're thinking about selling your home, your solar system isn't just something to disclose and transfer — **it's one of the
Snow Guards: Protecting What's Below
When snow does slide off solar panels, it doesn't always do so gradually. Panels are slick and angled, and a large accumulated sheet of snow can **release all a
Solar in Winter: What to Expect and What to Do About Snow
Winter is the time of year when solar customers tend to wonder most about their system. Days are shorter, the sun is lower in the sky, and
SRECs and Solar Incentive Programs: Are You Getting Paid for Your Energy?
If you own your solar system outright — through a cash purchase, solar loan, or prepaid lease — you may be eligible for ong
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Battery During an Outage
Make sure **Storm Watch** (Tesla) or **Storm Guard** (Enphase) is enable
Understanding Your Electric Bill — A Guide for New England Solar Homeowners
Whether you just had your solar panels installed last week or you've been generating clean energy for years, understandin
Washington, D.C. Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
The District of Columbia has **one of the most valuable SREC markets in the United States**. ### Wh
What Happens If a Panel, Inverter, or Battery Stops Working?
Equipment issues are rare, but they do happen. Here's what to do and what to expect. --- **No matter what
What Happens to My Solar System During a Power Outage?
This is one of the most important things to understand about your solar system — and one of the most commonly misunderstood. **The answer dep
What to Expect on Installation Day
Installation day is an exciting milestone — it's when your solar system goes from a plan on paper to hardware on your roof. Here's what you can expect so the day
What's Covered Under Warranty?
Your solar system is backed by multiple layers of warranty coverage — from Venture Home's installation warranty to manufacturer warranties on the equipment itself. He
Why Do I Still Have an Electric Bill?
One of the most common questions we hear from new solar customers is some version of: > "I thought solar was supposed to eliminate my electric bill — so why a
Why Venture Home? Choosing a Solar Partner for the Long Haul
Shopping for solar can feel like shopping for a car — a lot of companies, a lot of numbers, and more than a few people telling you what
Your Finance Provider: Billing, Contacts, and Home Sale/Refinance Guide
Your solar system was financed through one of several providers Venture Home works with. This article explains how to identif