Sugar Hollow Solar’s unwavering commitment to quality, community, and excellence sets us apart in the fast-paced world of renewable energy. With customer satisfaction that is unparalleled and numerous accolades, we blend sustainability and innovation to offer long-term value, tailored solutions, community involvement, and peace of mind.

In North Carolina, the solar energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by changes proposed by Duke Energy Progress (DEP), one of the major electric utility companies in the state. These changes prompted us at Sugar Hollow Solar to take a proactive stance by crafting a position statement aimed at supporting our clients in navigating the evolving solar energy market. In this blog post, we will explore the motivations driving Sugar Hollow Solar's position statement, provide a brief update on the main concepts behind the proposed changes, and outline its ongoing significance for individuals and businesses contemplating a transition to solar energy in North Carolina.

Sugar Hollow Solar has partnered with MountainTrue! MountainTrue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Our commitment to preserving and improving WNC goes hand in hand with MountainTrue’s mission.

When you refer someone to Sugar Hollow Solar, and they sign a solar contract with us, you'll receive $250 as a token of our appreciation. Plus – for each referral who goes solar, we'll also donate $50 to a Non-Profit, in this case- MountainTrue until August 31, 2024.

In an age where the global community is rallying for cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions, initiatives like the Duke Renewable Advantage program can seem like a step in the right direction. But as with any program, the realities behind its promises merit a closer look.

How does a solar panel work? What is home battery backup? What is the best direction for a solar panel to face in NC? We answer these questions and and many more in our Solar School blog.

Discover 5 ways to lower your homes temperature and energy bills during the summer. With summer heat lingering longer and energy bills rising, it’s crucial to figure out how to keep your home cool and your bills low. Learn how regular maintenance, government rebates, tax incentives, home improvement opportunities, and renewable energy sources can help manage your power bills.

For over a decade, we at Sugar Hollow Solar have been at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, making a significant difference in our own Western North Carolina communities and beyond. As we celebrate 13 years in business on August 10th, let's delve into our remarkable journey, the impacts we've had, and our vision for the future.

The world is full of solar misconceptions. We discuss and debunk a few of the most asked questions and myths regrading solar panels and battery backup.

For local residents interested in electric vehicles or seeking more information, there are several avenues available to learn more and stay connected.

Flourish Flower Farm's commitment to sustainability extends beyond their farming practices. By embracing solar energy, they've taken significant strides towards reducing their carbon emissions. Their solar system, consisting of 40 panels and a total size of 13.6kw DC, is estimated to offset 89% of their annual energy usage. Over the next three decades, this solar investment will save a remarkable 407.1 tons of CO2 emissions—equivalent to the impact of 5,750 trees growing for 10 years, 39,121 gallons of gasoline consumed, or taking 737 cars off the road for a year.

Top 5 Reasons to get solar for your home. In Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, the abundance of sunlight combined with favorable tax incentives and environmental benefits make solar power a compelling choice for homeowners and businesses alike.

At Sugar Hollow Solar, we view the transition to renewable energy as a dual commitment to both environmental sustainability and social equity.

We want to share a major milestone we’ve achieved as we continue to push forward in our mission.

The philosophy behind the business by Co-founder, Doug Ager. Read about some early lessons in caring for the land, learning to run a business and the business principles Sugar Hollow Solar strives for.

You might be surprised to discover that there are many options underneath the grand umbrella of building a green home, and we wanted to share those other considerations with you as well.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “carbon footprint” before, but have you ever stopped to figure out what, exactly, it is? Do you know your own household’s carbon footprint? By understanding your carbon footprint, you’ll be able to identify areas where your household can make the most significant improvements. If we were to all band together and collectively lower our carbon footprints, there’s no doubt that we would see positive climate changes worldwide.

If you’re seeing EVs all over right now, it makes sense. Electric cars may finally be having their moment — with a projected surge in 2021. Led overwhelmingly by Tesla, of course. But maybe you’ve also heard conflicting opinions about whether electric cars are actually a helpful solution for climate change or not. With that in mind, we wanted to share our thoughts on a question we’ve been hearing more and more as EVs gain popularity: are electric cars really better for the environment?

Do you seek out education and resources about sustainability and climate change? Spend time considering your part in working toward the future you envision? Are you always on the lookout for ways to support your local community and small businesses? Us, too. If you’re nodding along, this sustainability and climate change book list is for you.

You may have heard by now that there’s a last minute and quite significant change that was made to the Duke Energy NC Solar Rebate recently. We’re getting a lot of questions about it and wanted to share broadly how this is affecting the prospect of going solar in NC right now, as well as our promotion of guaranteeing ½ of the rebate in order to keep the value for our customers.

The following seven sustainable living ideas will take various amounts of time or energy to get established, but after they’re up and running they’ll consistently work in the background to make your home and lifestyle more eco-friendly without any additional work on your end.