--- title: BCX Energy | Blog | Solar description: Solar | BCX Energy Blog - your destination for the latest & greatest content on solar energy and air quality. --- [![BCX Energy](https://www.bcxenergy.com/hubfs/BCX%20Energy%20May%202017/Images/BCX_Logo_Without_Tagline_small.png)](https://www.bcxenergy.com/) [ Get a Free Consultation](https://www.bcxenergy.com/contact-us) (401) 421-2200 # BCX Energy Blog ## [Solar Sales: Why You Want an Engineer by Your Side](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/solar-sales-why-you-want-an-engineer) Posted by [Keith Boivin](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/author/keith-boivin) on 12/6/18 1:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.bcxenergy.com/hubfs/Solar%20Panels%20Engineer.jpg) ](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/solar-sales-why-you-want-an-engineer) Despite their subtle appearance - seemingly floating atop the roof of your neighbor's house - there's a lot of engineering to be considered when installing an array of solar panels. When done correctly, the array will provide decades of clean, reliable energy that requires little to no maintenance. [Read More](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/solar-sales-why-you-want-an-engineer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/solar-sales-why-you-want-an-engineer#comments-listing) Topics: [Solar](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/topic/solar) ## [Best Roofs for Solar Panels](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/best-roofs-for-solar-panels) Posted by [Keith Boivin](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/author/keith-boivin) on 6/20/18 9:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.bcxenergy.com/hubfs/Solar%20Panel%20Installation.jpg) ](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/best-roofs-for-solar-panels) Homeowners gravitate to [solar panel systems](https://www.bcxenergy.com/rhode-island-solar-for-home) for numerous reasons, including lower electric bills, effective investments, environmental concerns, or simply keeping up-to-date with the latest home trends. No matter your reason, the first thing you should think about are the different factors that render your roof eligible or ineligible for solar panels. One of the key determinants to consider is the condition of your roof. Let’s take a look at what makes a roof best suited for solar panel installation: [Read More](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/best-roofs-for-solar-panels) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/best-roofs-for-solar-panels#comments-listing) Topics: [Solar](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/topic/solar) ## [Three Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Bill](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/three-ways-to-reduce-your-electricity-bill) Posted by [Michael Cahill](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/author/michael-cahill) on 6/18/18 3:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.bcxenergy.com/hubfs/qJ5XazUGSe2OCxyvlwif_full_living-with-arthritis-spring-cleaning-tips-and-tools.jpg) ](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/three-ways-to-reduce-your-electricity-bill) Many expenses come along with owning a home. One of the most costly of them is electricity. Across the United States, the average person spends [7% of their income on energy bills](https://www.move.org/utility-bills-101/).  Rhode Island residents have the fifth highest [electricity bills](https://solarpowerrocks.com/rhode-island/) in the country. We pay an average of 19 cents per kilowatt-hour, which almost 50% higher than the national average. To avoid spending large amounts of money on electricity, try these three tips. [Read More](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/three-ways-to-reduce-your-electricity-bill) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/three-ways-to-reduce-your-electricity-bill#comments-listing) Topics: [Solar](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/topic/solar) ## [Homeowner’s Guide to RI Solar Incentive "Renewable Energy Growth Program"](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/ri-renewable-energy-growth-program) Posted by [Keith Boivin](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/author/keith-boivin) on 6/13/18 2:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.bcxenergy.com/hubfs/iStock-688790644-1024x683.jpg) ](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/ri-renewable-energy-growth-program) The [RI Renewable Energy Growth Program](https://www9.nationalgridus.com/narragansett/business/energyeff/4_dist_gen.asp) is a collaboration between the Rhode Island Distributed Energy Board and National Grid. This effort aims to encourage residents to use grid-connected renewable solar energy within the state. It is an incentive program that helps homeowners pay standard pricing to install residential and non-residential profitable solar arrays. The state has set a goal of adding 160 megawatts of renewable Rhode Island solar energy in the next five years. [Read More](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/ri-renewable-energy-growth-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/ri-renewable-energy-growth-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Solar](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/topic/solar) ## [5 Solar Energy Myths You Need To Know Now](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/solar-energy-myths) Posted by [Keith Boivin](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/author/keith-boivin) on 8/30/17 2:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.bcxenergy.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/residential_install.jpg) ](https://www.bcxenergy.com/blog/solar-energy-myths) Driving around your neighborhood, you’ve probably noticed an increasing number of roofs sporting new solar panels. Last year, solar accounted for nearly [40% of all new electric capacity installations](http://www.seia.org/research-resources/solar-industry-data). This was the first time in history that solar beat natural gas, coal, and wind! 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