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

What’s the Average Electricity Bill for a 2 Person Household...

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Why Is My Electric Bill So High With Solar Panels?

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Electrum’s New NEM 3.0 Savings Calculations Show Path to Maximum...

In a breakthrough for California’s residential solar market, Electrum is...

What Is the Average Monthly Electric Bill With Solar Panels?

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What Uses the Most Electricity in a Home?

Between rising electricity prices and increasing consumption, Americans are facing...

How To Cut Your Electric Bill by 75 Percent

There are plenty of articles that claim you can cobble...

How Much Does Electricity Cost in Your State?

Like running water, the price of electricity is something we...

Will Electricity Prices Go Down in 2024?

After the largest one-year spike in electricity prices in 40...