Solar is one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the United States, and with good reason! While electricity prices continue to increase, the cost of going solar has never been lower. In 2021 alone, more than 500,000 U.S. households made the switch to solar—setting an annual record for the fifth consecutive year.

So why all the buzz? And, more importantly, how does it work?

In Solar 101, we’ll break down the basics of residential solar energy for any homeowner who is researching, shopping, buying, or well into owning a solar energy system for their home, starting with a quick video.

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