With the recent purchase of our very own office building, Harmon Solar is now able to go green! For several weeks, we have been working on a large project, installing our own solar shade structure. We opted for this type of system to optimize the space required for housing the amount of panels required for our energy needs. Located in the back parking area of our corporate office in north Phoenix, the system serves two purposes. It allows Harmon Solar to take advantage of clean, affordable energy, while providing a parking shade structure for employees. The system is comprised of … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | Energy Independence | Energy Savings | Phoenix energy savings | Phoenix solar panel installation

Conserving energy usage helps everyone. Below are some great tips to help you save energy and save money during Arizona’s hot months and high temps, which we all know continues through September. • Close draperies on the sunny side of the house to block the sun’s heat. • Turn down the A/C and turn on the fans to circulate air. • Set the thermostat at 80 degrees or higher when you’re away. • Change your air filters every 30 days. • Change your lights to CFL bulbs – they last longer and use less energy. • Insulate your garage doors … → Read more

Last month, Harmon Solar joined the popular Rosie on the House online referral network as the only solar power contractor in the Phoenix Metro area. “We are excited to be the solar partner for Rosie on the House,” said Dan King, Harmon Electric / Harmon Solar COO. “Rosie and his team are well-respected in Arizona and are continually voted as the #1 ranked referral network. For us, it was a great fit.” “After literally years trying to find an ethical solar company that could pass Rosie’s stringent background check.  Harmon Solar passed with flying colors!  They should be very proud … → Read more

For the past year, Harmon Solar has been offering leasing options to its residential customers interested in solar panel installation. The program has been very popular because it makes residential solar power accessible to anyone with a qualifying credit score. Harmon Solar is excited to announce that its leasing program just got better! For our residential solar panel leasing, we’ve partnered with SunPower, the leading manufacturer of the most efficient solar panel on the market today.   According to Harmon Electric/Harmon Solar’s COO, Dan King, “As a leading Arizona solar panel installer, we strive to continually stay abreast of the … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | Renewable Energy | solar panel installation | Solar Panels | SunPower

APS offers Renewable Energy Incentive Program opportunities to homeowners and businesses who install various renewable energy sources. Amounts will vary based on the type of technology used and the scope of your project. For example, APS now offers homeowners $.60 per kWh incentive for grid PV Systems for their utility customers. This is down significantly from the 2011 $1.00 per kWh incentive. However, with the decrease in panel costs and the leasing programs now offered through Harmon Solar, you can still go solar for less money out of pocket than you would have paid last year. Criteria for the APS Renewable Energy … → Read more

Arizona APS renewable energy incentive program | Arizona renewable energy | Arizona solar panel cost | Arizona Solar Power | solar panel cost

On December 3, volunteers from Harmon Solar installed donated solar systems on two neighboring Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills (HFHDF) homes in Arizona. The first system was installed on HFHDF’s 25thhome, which is the organization’s first house ever to receive solar and the first home to receive an Energy Star rating. Habitat for Humanity Desert Foothills based in Phoenix, Arizona owns a plot of land in North Phoenix, which will ultimately be the site of four homes. Read full story. Share and Enjoy:

Arizona Solar Power | Energy Savings | Phoenix residential solar panel | Phoenix solar panel installation | Renewable Energy | Solar Energy Projects | Solar Installations

We’d like to shed some light on ways you can save on your energy bill. Join us as we discuss how you can enjoy greater savings – and energy independence – at Harmon Solar’s FREE solar workshop. Monday, December 12th Sun City Grand’s Palo Verde Room in Surprise, AZ 12pm – 1:30pm / Lunch will be served Thursday, December 15th Tuscany Falls Ball Room at Pebble Creek in Goodyear, AZ 11:30am – 1:00pm / Lunch will be served Harmon Solar can help you save money, energy and even the environment. TO RSVP, email solarworkshop@harmonelectric.net or call 623-879-0010 ext. 110.     … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | Energy Independence | Energy Savings | Glendale energy savings | Glendale solar panel installation | Incentives | Phoenix energy savings | Phoenix residential solar panel | Phoenix solar panel company | Solar Power

Solar panel systems are one of the most popular methods to help homeowners save money on their utility bills. Solar panels are installed on the roof of a home so that they have the prime location to gather as much of the sun’s rays as possible. These rays then go through a converter that is able to turn the rays into useable energy. Since the sun’s rays are free and plentiful, a homeowner who installs a solar panel system on their roof can expect to see substantial energy savings. Solar panels can be placed on almost any type of roofing … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | Prescott Valley energy savings | Prescott Valley residential solar panel | Prescott Valley s-tile roof | Prescott Valley solar panel company | Prescott Valley solar panel installation | solar panel cost

Solar panels are becoming a very popular choice among homeowners who are trying to save on energy bills and be environmentally friendly. Solar panels work by collecting the sun’s UV rays during the day and converting those rays into usable electricity. Solar energy is also good for the environment because it does not add any CO2 emissions into the air, like some other energy choices. Solar panels are typically installed on the roof of the house, where it can collect the most rays from the sun. The average installation requires between 300-600 square feet of space. After easy installation of … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | Chandler composite roof | Chandler energy savings | Chandler residential solar panel | Chandler solar panel company | Chandler solar panel installation | solar panel cost

Solar energy is becoming a very popular choice of alternative energy for many residential homeowners. Solar energy is produced by installing solar panels on the top of your roof, where they can gather the sun’s rays the best. Once the sun’s energy is captured, the solar energy system is able to convert that energy into usable electrical power for your home. Since solar energy is considered safe for the environment, the government has put into place different tax credits and incentives for those homeowners who choose this option. Residents from Glendale, Arizona contacted our Harmon Solar office to receive a … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | Glendale energy savings | Glendale residential solar panel | Glendale s tile roof | Glendale solar panel company | Glendale solar panel installation | solar panel cost

Sunny Phoenix, Arizona is a great place to install home solar power systems to save on utility bills. Photovoltaic solar panels can be installed on almost any type of roof. They convert the UV radiation from the sun’s rays to DC electrical power. UV is present even during cloudy weather, so while clouds may decrease power somewhat, it is still generated. An inverter converts the DC power to the AC power used by household wiring. This power is used instead of the utility company’s power, producing energy savings. The house still remains connected to the grid to draw power for … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | Phoenix energy savings | Phoenix residential solar panel | Phoenix solar panel company | Phoenix solar panel installation | solar panel cost

A photovoltaic solar panel works by collecting the rays from the sun and converting them into electricity that can be used in your home. The solar panels are placed on the roof of your house, and they can be installed on almost any type of roof. The average house needs about 300 to 600 square feet of panels to generate enough electricity to be useful for your house. Since the sun’s rays are free, you will be able to save on utility bills almost instantly. Usually solar power is used as a primary electrical source, and your current electric provider … → Read more

Arizona Solar Power | cement tile roof | Energy Savings | Scottsdale Residential Solar Power | Scottsdale Solar Panel Company | Scottsdale Solar Panel Installation

Last September, the major sports leagues sent a letter encouraging their member organizations to incorporate solar power into their venues and facilities. → Read more

Commercial Solar | Sports Facilities

Trees or other sources of shade will decrease the efficiency of your solar panels, so it’s important to keep the trees trimmed and the solar panels clean. → Read more

shade and solar panels | solar panel efficiency | solar panel installation

So far, we have exceeded the expected energy produced and I fully expect to have a nice energy credit by the end of the year. → Read more

APS energy credits | EPR 6 | Solar Energy Installation | Solar Energy Savings