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  • 03/20/26

    The Federal Solar Tax Credit “Safe Harbor” Deadline: A 2026 Guide

    Beginning Construction Soon Is Key to Locking in the Federal Solar Tax Credit The 30% federal solar tax credit is expiring. If you are a [...]

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  • 03/20/26

    What Is a Solar Interconnection Agreement?

    Your Guide to Interconnection Agreements: Purpose, Requirements & Cost Before you can install solar panels, you’ll need to prepare and submit a contract called an [...]

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  • 01/16/26

    Why Spring 2026 Is the Right Time for Iowa Businesses to Choose Solar

    5 Reasons to Begin Your Commercial Solar Installation Project Now Solar power has always been a smart money move for Iowa businesses. But making the [...]

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  • 01/05/26

    A Farmer’s Guide to Buying Solar Panels in 2026

    Start Your Farm’s Solar Project This Year to Lock in Tax Savings If you’re a farmer who’s been on the fence about installing solar panels, [...]

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  • 11/25/25

    How to Choose the Right Solar Installer

    Looking for a Professional Solar Panel Installer? Here’s How To Find the Best One Choosing a residential solar panel installer is one of the biggest [...]

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  • 10/23/25

    Why Now Is the Best Time for Nonprofits to Go Solar

    Nonprofits Are Saving Big With Solar Power. But Key Federal Incentives Are Going Away. Nonprofits are a fantastic fit for solar power. That’s because churches, [...]

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  • 09/05/25

    Boosting Your Business’ Bottom Line: Why Solar for Your Business Is a Smart Money Move

      How Iowa & Missouri Business Owners Can Make Solar Work for Them Let’s face it, running a business is expensive. Not only are you [...]

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    08/12/25

    One Big Beautiful Bill’s Changes to Solar Tax Credits: How It Impacts Iowa & Missouri Residents

      Federal Solar Incentives for Residential Will Be Terminated by End of Year With a new administration comes new policies. On July 4, 2025, new [...]

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    07/23/25

    How To Start the Process of Going Solar in Iowa & Missouri

    You’re a Missouri or Iowa resident and you’ve done your research, you’ve weighed the pros and cons, and now you’ve decided to go solar. What’s [...]

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  • 07/16/25

    1 Source Solar Is Ranked #97 in the Nation

      1 Source Solar Is Ranked #97 in the Nation The renewable energy industry is entering a tumultuous time, with deep federal cuts to programs that stoked astronomical growth over [...]

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  • 06/30/25

    Why the Solar Investment Tax Credit Is Essential for Iowa’s Energy Future.

    Congress May Cut Tax Benefits for Solar Users. Here’s Why We Need To Keep Them. Families across the country are unlocking the savings of solar [...]

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  • 05/09/25

    Grow Solar Jasper + Poweshiek County

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2025 Contact: Jessica Maldonado jessica.maldonado@policyworksllc.com 515-577-6388 Grow Solar Jasper + Poweshiek County Initiative Announced Businesses and Homeowners can Pool Purchase [...]

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  • 04/21/25

    Differences Between Grid-Tied & Off-Grid Solar Systems

    When you go solar, you can customize your solar panel system to fit the exact needs of your household. One of these customization options includes [...]

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    03/20/25

    The Environmental Benefits of Going Solar: Is It Safe?

    When deciding to go solar, it can be hard to know the exact ins and outs of the industry. The scientific rhetoric can get confusing [...]

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    02/21/25

    What Are Solar Shingles? The Pros & Cons To Installing Them

    Over the past decade, the solar industry has boomed. With a significant increase in usage comes a higher demand for better-looking and better-performing technologies. That’s [...]

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  • 01/24/25

    2024 Best Development Award Winners Announced

    DES MOINES - 1000 Friends of Iowa announced the winners of the 2024 Best Development Awards during a ceremony at the Capitol this week. The [...]

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    12/20/24

    How Does Solar Work? A Guide To the Process

    Solar energy, while not a new concept, is a method of capturing and storing energy harnessed by the sun. It requires very little maintenance outside [...]

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    11/30/24

    How To Recycle Used Solar Panels

    If you’ve taken the initiative to install solar panels at your home, business, or farm, then chances are you are someone who cares about the [...]

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  • 10/30/24

    How Iowa Homeowners Can Find Solar Power Tax Incentives in 2024

    Iowans invested an estimated $150 million in solar power in 2023, a number that’s expected to grow significantly over the next several years. While that [...]

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  • 09/30/24

    Will Ground-Mounted or Roof-Mounted Solar Panels Work Better for Me?

    One of the first decisions every solar user must make is where to place their solar panels. Solar panels work well when they’re installed either [...]

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