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

Solar and Battery in Florida: Pros, Cons, and Incentives

If you’re thinking about powering your home with solar and...

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Are Solar Panels Worth It? Calculate Your Return on Investment

Are solar panels worth it? Over the past decade, solar...

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California SGIP: Home Battery & Solar Rebates Explained

California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is one of the most...

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Energy Efficiency Rebates and Tax Credits in 2024: Home Electrification...

From the windows to the walls: The recently signed Inflation...

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What Is Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) And Can Solar...

What’s worse than facing a heat wave and imminent wildfire...

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Jevons Energy Efficiency Paradox

If we could make coal plants, natural gas facilities, and...

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30% Federal Solar Tax Credit Extended Through 2032

July 2025 Update: Congress is moving to terminate the 30% solar...

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Will “Plug-and-Play” Technology Revolutionize Home Battery Backup?

In sunny San Diego, there’s a hot startup developing some...

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