In one way, 2017 was a fairly typical year for Milestone Solar. But in other ways, it saw some major milestones. It was typical in that, like the past five or so years, the total number of installations has been extremely consistent – somewhere between 40 and 50 – while the distribution of the systems…
Category: Pennsylvania solar installer
What it takes to be a Qualified Solar Installer
In a recent post I wrote that an Electrician license alone – even a Master Electrician license – does not qualify you to design and install solar systems. I totally respect the fact that a Master license is a great achievement that requires significant experience and training, but it’s not solar specific. Some took exception…
"Electric choice flimflam" nearly doubles Pennsylvanians' monthly bills
It would seem like an April Fool joke, if only it weren’t so serious. More than 9,000 electrically heated Lehigh Valley households have seen their monthly bills soar by 50%, 100% or more – and not just because of a record-cold winter. As columnist Paul Carpenter describes it in the Lehigh Valley Morning Call, some…
968,000 Pennsylvania homes lose power during ice storm
A February 5 ice storm left almost a million southeastern Pennsylvania households without power – some for up to nine days. This week, WFMZ-TV News reports, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Bureau of Technical Services will hold hearings in Montgomery and Chester Counties, which were the hardest hit. These hearings are just part of…
Pennsylvania Solar Rebates Restored
There’s some exciting news for Pennsylvania residents considering a solar system. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that $7.25 million has been allocated to fund the state’s Sunshine Solar Rebate Program. The new funding also incorporates some changes that will allow for a more streamlined application process. Some of the details of the program…