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

Trump’s Solar Tax Credit Fallout: When Is It Too Late...

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New Solar Trade Case Just Dropped: What it Means for...

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Is It Better to Lease Or Buy Solar Panels?

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What’s The Average Electric Bill in 2025 And How Does...

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Leasing Solar After Trump’s Megabill: Here’s What You Need to...

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FAQs About Solar and Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

Before diving into our frequently asked questions about the One...

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is Now Law: How it...

On July 4th, Donald Trump signed his megabill—called the “One...

Senate Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill” – What it means...

July 4 update: President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful...