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

California SGIP Battery Rebate: How to Lower Your Battery Costs

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Jevons Energy Efficiency Paradox

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30% Federal Solar Tax Credit Extended Through 2032

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

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The Top 4 Home Solar Policy Developments of 2017

The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center just released...

Your Energy-Efficient, Smart, and Integrated Home

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