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Kerry Lipp

Feb 9, 20224 min read

Load Shifting Simplified, getting the most out of your system

WHAT IS LOAD SHIFTING? Load shifting is changing the time of day at which high powered loads are running. For example, running the washer...

Kerry Lipp

Jul 8, 20192 min read

Solar Resource In Rochester, NY

Is there enough of a solar resource in Rochester, New York? This is a common question and some believe that there is not enough sun here...

Kerry Lipp

Feb 22, 20192 min read

Induction Cooking Review

I recently did a comparison of an induction cooktop to an electric range and a microwave. I wanted to see how much energy each one used...

Kerry Lipp

Jan 4, 20192 min read

The 25% NY State Tax Credit for Solar

This is a personal income tax credit for NY state residents who have installed solar equipment at their primary residence. Taxpayers are...

Kerry Lipp

Jan 3, 20192 min read

The 30% Federal Tax Credit for Solar

The Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit is a federal incentive which offers a 30% tax credit to property owners who install one or...

Kerry Lipp

Dec 27, 20184 min read

Solar/Electrical Glossary

AC - Alternating Current AHJ - Authority having jurisdiction. Usually the code enforcement officer or electrical inspector. Alternating...