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

NEM 3.0 Export Rate Adders: Why It Pays to Go...

The new solar billing structure for California's three investor-owned utilities...

Read More

What’s a Good Price for Rooftop Solar in 2024?

At its core, rooftop solar is a way to pre-purchase...

Read More

Which Celebrity Mansion Could Offset the Most CO2 With Solar...

Nothing screams celebrity status like a big old mansion that...

Read More

What’s The Average Electric Bill in 2024 And How Does...

In the 21st century, electricity is an essential cost of...

Read More

How Much Is The Average Electric Bill in California?

The average electric bill in California is $170 per month,...

Read More

Should I Get an AC- or DC-Coupled Solar Battery?

With utility rates soaring and net metering policies eroding, home...

Read More

Which Type of Battery Is Best for a Home Solar...

Solar and battery systems offer homeowners an unprecedented opportunity to...

Read More

Solar Panels on a Flat Roof: 5 Things to Know

Can you install solar panels on a flat roof? Yes,...

Read More