Sugar Hollow Blog
Illuminate your path to clean energy and sustainable living with Sugar Hollow Solar's blog.
Discover a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and practical advice on solar energy, energy storage, EV charging, sustainability, and industry insights. Our blog covers everything from solar solutions for homes and businesses to practical sustainability tips and community initiatives. Join us on a journey toward a brighter, cleaner future!
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Solar and Clean Energy Info: Articles covering all aspects of solar energy, and battery backup including installation, benefits, cost savings, and case studies. This category can also include information on other clean energy solutions like electrical vehicles, wind power, etc.
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Sugar Hollow Solar News: Updates on company activities, announcements, achievements, and behind-the-scenes insights.
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Community and Events: Highlights of community initiatives, events, partnerships, and opportunities for involvement in clean energy and sustainability efforts.
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Home Client Stories: Stories and case studies featuring residential clients and their experiences with clean energy solutions.
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Commercial Client Stories: Stories and case studies featuring commercial clients and their experiences with clean energy solutions.
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Q&A with Emma Hutchens, Living Wage Program Coordinator
Sustainabiilty isn’t only about planting trees.
It’s about people, too. Which is just one reason we’re thankful for Just Economics, an Asheville-based nonprofit that advocates for economic justice in Western NC.
Will solar save you money? Here's an honest look.
Whenever you research online, you see varying claims for solar savings.
They seem sensible. Or are they far-fetched?
It’s hard to find the truth.
Maybe you’ve even seen those ads claiming solar energy is free.
Before we dive into whether solar can save you money, we’ll clear up that tall tale: switching to solar is not free.
Nope. Never. Nice try, tricky advertisers.
Sigh.
4 low-cost, home-based ways to shrink your carbon footprint (while social distancing)
Well, looks like we’ll all be staying home quite a bit. For a while.
Flattening the curve and all that.
But social distancing and avoiding crowds doesn’t need to mean throwing our (well-washed) hands up and doing nothing.
But we don’t want another power plant
Imagine: It’s 6:30, morning, a frosty blue ridge Thursday: You roll over in bed, switch off your chirping alarm. Slippers on, you pad down the hallway. Start the coffee. Nudge the heat up. Hop in the shower.
What will happen to the Appalachian Trail? (Sustainability Series, January edition)
Ever notice how quickly young people get to the heart of the matter? When the team behind I Heart Pisgah asked local youth what they love about Pisgah National Forest, Ronya, thirteen, said: “I love this forest because it’s a habitat for so many creatures. And because it’s full of life — and I don’t think we can take that life away.”
How to kick the coal habit, shrink your carbon footprint, and start saving with solar
“Where does a homeowner start? How do I know what is the best alternative for my house?” Excellent question.
What is Net-Metering?
If you’re new to the concept of solar energy, one of the most difficult pieces of the puzzle to understand is how installing a solar energy system actually saves you money.
