Sam Wigness

Sam started working in solar as a commercial installer in 2011 and has been creating content in the renewable energy, home improvement, and mortgage spaces for over a decade. He's been published by the Associated Press, Yahoo! Finance, MarketWatch, Home.com, Emeraldology.com and many other digital and print outlets. He's also been cited as a solar expert in The Mortage Reports

Sam has a BA in Communication with an Emphasis in Journalism from the University of North Dakota and was named 425 Magazine's "Top 30 Under 30 Professionals" in 2020 while running an sustainable e-commerce startup.

Based just outside of Seattle, WA, his 4.5 kW solar system provides enough power for his wife, daughter, and dog -- for now.

Solar Learning Articles

Considering Solar in 2025? Know These 3 Impacts of the...

Many homeowners are considering going solar now that the House...

How Does The Solar Tax Credit Work in 2025?

The solar tax credit, officially called the Residential Clean Energy...

What’s Next for the Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit, and...

Last week, solar.com reported that the House passed a Reconciliation...

Breaking: House Approves Terminating the Residential Solar Tax Credit at...

The House of Representatives voted early Thursday morning to approve...

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need To Power a...

One of the first questions homeowners ask when going solar...

Solar Panel Colors: Which Color Best Suits Your Home &...

When considering going solar, there are three main questions homeowners...

Frequently Asked Questions About the Solar Tax Credit

Since it was introduced in 2005, the solar tax credit...

These 13 States Will See Electricity Bills Soar this Summer...

If you live in the Mid-Atlantic or Midwest, you may...