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


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

With the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) signed into law...

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FAQs About Solar and Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

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

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

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

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

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

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Senate Releases Updated One Big Beautiful Bill Text – What...

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

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Senate Proposes New Deadline for Solar Tax Credit Phaseout

On June 16, as part of the Budget Reconciliation process...

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

Many homeowners are considering going solar now that Congress has...

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How Does The Solar Tax Credit Work in 2025?

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

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