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

Does Home Depot Have Free Solar Panels?

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What Is the Cost of Solar for a 3 Bedroom...

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How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for a 1,500...

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Free Solar Panels? The Truth Behind the Ads for Free...

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What Is the Austin Energy Solar Rebate and How Does...

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The Benefits of Solar Panels in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Southwest Connecticut isn't the sunniest corner of the world. But...

Are Solar Panels Worth It in Newark, New Jersey?

Newark isn't the sunniest place in the US by a...

5 Reasons Solar Panels Are Worth It in Boston

New England may not jump out as a premier place...