15 lightyears, Florida’s energy and solar installation company joins the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in celebrating the meeting the threshold of over three million homes in the United States energy rated with a HERS Index Score. The HERS Index Score is the U.S. standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency.
Read MoreThe plan aims to create a more resilient grid, lower energy bills for middle class Americans, improve air quality and public health outcomes, and create good jobs, with a choice to join a union, on the path to achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. So what’s the price tag for this? President Biden is calling on Congress to invest…
Read More15 lightyears was founded in 2012 as a social enterprise that provides energy expertise with a social and environmental purpose. Our team is committed to providing quality services and customer education that focus on our community improvement. Our sister foundation focuses on kid’s bright futures and providing them educational workshops and outdoor classrooms. Through the work we do with our partners, we create a better life in the community- our piece of the solar neighborhood. Energy Performance Testing - Solar Power - Green Certification. 15 lightyears is an equal opportunity employer.
Read MoreWhen it comes to renewable energy in Central Florida, also has been a familiar face close to a decade. We at 15 lightyears could not have been more honored to have him join our team almost 2 years ago. The save is not only a great dresser, but he is also a big deal in the world of renewable energy. In fact, many of the solar projects you see in Orlando he has been a part of it. To brag a bit about him, I emailed him over a few questions that you can check out below.
Read MoreSolar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. Solar cells are often used to power calculators and watches. They are made of semiconducting materials similar to those used in computer chips. When sunlight is absorbed by these materials, the solar energy knocks electrons loose from their atoms, allowing the electrons to flow through the material to produce electricity. This process of converting light (photons) to electricity (voltage) is called the photovoltaic (PV) effect.
Read MoreFor the most part, solar panels are generally self cleaning, but in particularly dry areas or where panel tilt is minimal, dust and other substances can build up over time and impact on the amount electricity generated into the...
Read MoreStarting, running, and maintaining your own business can be more than a little challenging. 2020 in particular has been a very trying year for business owners. While it might be tempting and in some cases crucial to…
Read MoreOur very own Tim Smith gives his tips on reducing heat in your home. We see this all too often in Florida. People feel their AC unit is not doing its job. Whether it’s your whole home or just a room or two, the first thing to do is…
Read MoreWill solar energy work with my roof? It’s a great question and the answer is almost always yes! Solar panels can be attached to most roof types whether flat or sloping. Our in-house installation team is one of the few experienced in working with all types of roofs - we even do ground mounts, floating solar… we’ve even done solar installation at NASA.
Read MoreThere are a couple different types of installation methods for solar panels. Here at 15 lightyears, we install roof mounted solar panels as well as ground mounted solar panels. These installation types accomplish different goals, and what works for one customer may not work for another like…
Read MoreHere are 15 ways to increase your home's energy efficiency that are pretty easy to do. Number 7 is without a doubt the one that will take will power. I always...
Read MoreEveryone has heard the phrase, “living off the grid”. The term has many definitions but they all circle around the same theme.
Read MoreSeeing as how we at 15 lightyears are a Florida solar company we are often asked if solar panels can withstand a Hurricane. Obviously there are a lot of variables to consider but the answer is...
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