Navigating Your Solar Reference Library
Helping homeowners understand, design, and optimize their solar systems.
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Thinking of going solar?
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1️⃣ Download : The Solar Adventure Begins eGuide #1 below
2️⃣ Do: The Solar Smart Start Quiz
3️⃣Continue to Phase 1: Initialization for Solar System Sizing & ROI Calculators
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Step-by-step solar tips in bite-sized PDFs
The Solar Adventure Begins
Interactive eGuide 1/2
Beginner's Essential Guide to Going Solar
Navigating a clear path to Solar Energy
No pressure, No noise.
Winning with Solar
Interactive eGuide 2/2
Your Advanced Guide to Going Solar
Post-Installation Mastery, Advanced Equipment, & Long-Term Savings
The Solar Savings Encyclopedia
How to:
Initialize ➔ Optimize ➔ Maximize
Your Solar Energy & Savings
- What to Know Before you Buy
- How to Integrate after Installation
- How to Optimize Savings
Solar Panel Comparison Chart
Compare solar panel types and mounting solutions to see which works best for your needs.
Battery Types 101 - A Beginners Guide
Learn about Solar Battery types, Energy Storage and Why batteries add long-term value.
Inverter Settings Cheat Sheet
Exploring different inverters and their function. Understand how energy is controlled and directed through your home
The Solar Buyer’s Survival Guide
Homeowner to homeowner insights on how to optimize and maximize your solar investment.
US States Incentives Cheat Sheet
See which Solar Incentives are available in your State and what to know before applying.
Solar KISS Year Planner
Solar Rewards Preparation. Use this month-to-month calendar to stay on top of solar tasks and savings.
Your NavigatingSolar Dashboard
Your Home Solar Planning Workspace
Access calculators to size your system, step-by-step checklists, interactive quizzes, and guides — everything you need to plan, track, and optimize your solar energy journey, in one place.
It’s completely free to use, and works side-by-side with the downloadable guides you can find HERE.
List of useful Tools
used during each Phase of Going Solar:
Pair them with the eGuides for the full experience.
1️⃣ Initialization :
System Sizing & Home Solar-Readiness Prep
How to Go Solar Step-by-Step
Solar Smart Start Quiz
Solar Readiness Checklist
System Size & Cost Calculator
Solar Savings Calculator
ROI & Payback Calculator
Solar Permits & Warranties Checklist
Solar Installation Quote Request Tool (USA only)
2️⃣ Optimization :
Solar System Performance & Energy Savings Strategies
Strategy & Actionable Steps to Optimize Production, Save More and Pay Less
Seasonal Maintenance Checklist Tool
Warranties Vault
3️⃣ Maximization :
Solar Storage, Energy Independence & Long-Term Value
Maximize your Solar ROI : Store, Protect and Expand
Battery Capacity Calculator
Battery Quote Request Tool
Full System Protection
Grid Participation
Resources
Ask the Solar Industry Experts
Find Trusted Links To Official Sites
Discover the professional guidance, support, and verified facts you need to move forward with solar.
Installers & Installation quotes in the US
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Solar insurance & coverage options
Learn how to safeguard your system and
what to know about Solar Insurance when exploring coverage options.
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State incentives & rebates
Know what’s available in your state when going solar.
Explore up-to-date information on US solar incentive programs and credit systems
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Other educational resources
Quick link references to expand your solar knowledge with up-to-date info.
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Trusted Solar Research & Policy Sources
Our solar guides are based on publicly available research, government data, and independent renewable energy organizations. Below are some of the primary sources we reference when explaining solar incentives, system economics, and electricity pricing.
1️⃣ Government & Policy Sources
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
Official solar research, technology programs, and federal initiatives.
https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Electricity prices, usage statistics, and time-of-use rate data.
https://www.eia.gov
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – Utility Rate Database
Detailed real-world utility rate structures and TOU examples.
https://emp.lbl.gov/utility-rate-database
OpenEI :Open energy information, data and resources
https://openei.org/wiki/Utility_Rate_Database
2️⃣ Industry Research & Solar Organizations
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Independent solar research, modeling tools, and cost analysis.
https://www.nrel.gov/
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Solar market statistics, policy developments, and consumer resources.
https://www.seia.org/
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Educational resources and renewable energy research.
https://ases.org
3️⃣ Insurance & Financial Considerations
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Information about insurance considerations for residential solar systems.
https://www.naic.org
4️⃣ Optional Deep-Dive Resources
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Reports and research on electricity markets and time-of-use pricing.
https://www.ferc.gov
Internal Revenue Service – Residential Clean Energy Credit
Federal solar tax credit guidance for homeowners.
https://www.irs.gov/
Kids Corner
Fun, games, and hands-on experiments to explore solar and renewable energy.
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Kids NavigatingSolar
Renewable energy and a greener planet are part of the legacy we leave to our children.
It’s only fitting that this site includes resources for the younger generation.
Below you’ll find links to fantastic materials designed to teach, inspire, and get kids actively involved in experiments, projects, and lessons about solar and other renewable energy sources.
These resources work well as classroom lessons, homeschool activities, or family projects — fun and educational for kids of all ages
National Energy Education Development Project (NEED)
https://www.need.org/
EIA Energy Kids – U.S. Energy Information Administration
https://www.eia.gov/kids/
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