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Harness the power of solar in Pocatello for cost savings, sustainability, and energy control.

If you’ve ever wanted to save money on utility bills, help the environment or improve your health, it’s likely you’ve considered investing in solar panels for your home. In 2016, the Pew Research Center (PRC) found that 4% of homeowners had solar panels, but 40% were seriously considering adding them. Since 2016, those numbers have been steadily rising.

According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, Idaho has roughly 24,000 farms or ranches that account for its 12 million acres of farmland. That’s about three times the landmass of Connecticut. Solar energy can benefit agriculture like farms greatly.

It’s 2019 and in case you didn’t know, electric cars are taking over the world. Electric car sales are increasing, new car brands are hopping on the electric car bandwagon, and people are recognizing the benefits of driving electric vehicles.

The American economy runs on production, and much of that is agricultural. The farmers and ranchers within the heart of America really are the lifeblood of the country. So the question is, “if they are the lifeblood then what pumps that blood and enables it to lead to production for the farmer, rancher and the nation’s economy”?

Solar panels are being used to find newer and better ways to not only generate electricity, but also to utilize existing constructions and situations that might otherwise be overlooked. One such construction is known by many as the carport. Think about it. Every day, millions and millions of drivers leave and eventually return to the shade and shelter offered by the humble carport. But what about the solar possibility?

Whether you’ve heard that the cost is prohibitive, Idaho isn’t a great place to invest in solar, or anything else, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Below are seven of the most common fallacies commonly associated with solar energy in Idaho and in general.

Solar power is apolitical and colorblind. It offers a wide range of benefits, and unlike many more political issues argued over, something for both Red and Blue, regardless of party lines or disagreements or any other division.

Big Dog Solar Energy has several agricultural solar customers over the years and continues to get inquiries from across the country.