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

Arizona’s Net Billing Battle: What You Need to Know

Key takeaways: Arizona adopted a net billing program in 2017...

Which Solar Battery Lasts The Longest?

One of the most important features of a battery is...

What Size Solar Battery Do I Need?

As grid electricity gets more expensive and unreliable, homeowners are...

How Long Does a Solar Battery Last?

Solar batteries are becoming more popular – and beneficial –...

Why Is My Electric Bill So High With Solar Panels?

There are two reasons why your electric bill could be...

Electrum’s New NEM 3.0 Savings Calculations Show Path to Maximum...

In a breakthrough for California’s residential solar market, Electrum is...

What Is the Average Monthly Electric Bill With Solar Panels?

With utility rates rising and household electricity usage increasing, many...

What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?

Between rising electricity prices and increasing consumption, Americans are facing...