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Solar panel efficiency Solar panel efficiency is expressed as a percentage. The current industry average is around 18%. High-performance solar panels can produce efficiency rates of over 22%, while...

Housing isn’t the only major cost factor when installing recessed lighting. Labor, location, wiring, and customizations such as finishes and type of bulbs are all important things to consider...

Maintenance crews prepared equipment for system upgrades near theGore, Oklahoma, July 2022. Southwestern’s Maintenance Division has a long history of supporting Southwestern’s mission by...

Before investing in going green, it’s important to know the pros and cons of installing solar panels to help you decide if solar energy is a worthwhile investment for your home. Consider the...

With your growing collection of electronics, it may seem like your home doesn’t have enough power outlets. Power strips and their more complex cousins, surge protectors, offer an easy solution: one...

Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services (MCFRS) was alerted to an exterior fire in the 51000 block of Fairglen Lane in Bethesda Chevy Chase on the evening of April 18. When responders arrived on scene...

In 2022, residential solar panels generated 37 million megawatt-hours, representing 18% of total U.S. solar energy, according to the Energy Information Administration. The average American home uses...

On-premises telephone systems have been the staple of all business communications for years. However, if you haven’t started switching to cloud-based phone systems, now is a good time to start...

This is the second article in a two-part series on home electrification. Read the first article. Barry Cinnamon, a longtime Silicon Valley solar entrepreneur CEO Rafael Rafael, founder of Cinnamon...