Solar news from New Hampshire and New England: policy changes, utility rate decisions, incentive updates, and Granite State Solar company news.
Solar panels do not stop working on their 25th birthday. While they produce slightly less power each year, a well-built solar array typically continues to perform well long after its 25-year warranty ends. The lifespan you see on a solar…
Three solar companies evaluate a property and present three very different costs for a system. Each one is quoting a different system with different equipment, with different assumptions about what your roof will actually produce. Two proposals can sit ten…
We got some good news this summer, and we wanted to take a minute to actually sit with it instead of just posting a badge and moving on. The Concord Insider announced the results of its 2026 Cappies awards, a…
Key Takeaways Solar panel maintenance in New Hampshire is minimal: most homeowners spend less than a few hundred dollars across 25 years of ownership. Professional panel cleaning runs $150 to $350 per service, and most NH systems rarely need it…
In New Hampshire, power outages are part of life, especially during winter storms. If you’ve ever lost power, you know how disruptive (and sometimes dangerous) it can be. Luckily, with a backup battery system, your home doesn’t have to lose…
At Granite State Solar, one of the backup power solutions we offer is the Franklin Whole Home (FranklinWH), a high-capacity battery designed to power entire homes. It’s built to integrate with solar power systems, utility grids, and generators, allowing you…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is phasing out the 30% federal solar tax credit for commercial projects sooner than originally planned, but it also introduced a 100% first-year bonus depreciation, which offers additional tax savings for qualifying systems.…
Thinking about going solar but worried your HOA might stand in the way? Good news – New Hampshire law protects your right to make the switch. While there may be a few extra steps to navigate, it’s still very possible…
As electricity costs from the grid continue to rise in New Hampshire, the value of solar energy grows stronger for both homeowners and businesses. By generating your own power from sunlight, you can significantly reduce your utility bills and save…
With the passing of the budget reconciliation bill, the 30% federal tax credit for residential solar projects will end after December 31, 2025, and begin phasing out for commercial projects starting July 4, 2026. Here’s what that means for you,…
We’re often asked if we sell solar panels directly to homeowners planning to install them on their own. Unfortunately for DIY-ers, the answer we usually have to give is no, however, with good reason! Although DIY solar installation can save…
In January, the Trump Administration issued an executive order titled “Unleashing American Energy,” which paused funding for several key climate action initiatives, including programs under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA provides funding for clean energy incentives such as…
