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...

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...

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

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

Senate Proposes New Deadline for Solar Tax Credit Phaseout

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

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

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

How Does The Solar Tax Credit Work in 2025?

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