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Protect Your Solar Investment: A Guide to Understanding Solar Warranties
"Go solar! 25-year warranties!" That’s a pretty common sight in the solar industry, but it doesn’t mean much until you dig a little deeper. Almost every solar panel has a 25-year warranty of some sort, but they are not all the same. There is a lot of talk about the warranties on the solar panels themselves, but not enough about service warranties or labor warranties. We’re going to talk about what types of solar warranties exist, what they actually cover, and what you should look for when shopping for
Virginia Theatre Festival Discount for Chamber Members
Little Shop of Horrors July 11-21 | Culbreth Theatre Suddenly, Seymour is…back! Little Shop of Horrors has been delighting and disarming audiences with its story of lovestruck Seymour, a hapless flower shop employee, and his massive miscalculation that he can use a bloodthirsty succulent to win his beloved Audrey’s heart. Throw in a sadistic dentist, a hard-to-please boss, and a chorus of all-knowing skid row onlookers and you’ll see why audiences across the globe have been moving and grooving (and
What's the Best Solar Inverter in 2024?
If you’re thinking about going solar, you may want to research what the best solar panel is, but our opinion, it’s even more important to choose the right inverter. While there are subtle advantages and disadvantages to different solar panels, bad inverters are the biggest cause of problems with solar systems. Having the right inverter can make a huge difference in the long-term performance of a solar system. Inverters take DC energy from the solar panels and convert it into AC electricity that your home
Dominion Energy Virginia Offers Energy-Saving Tips, Programs and Bill Payment Assistance for Summer
Dominion Energy Virginia Offers Energy-Saving Tips, Programs and Bill Payment Assistance for Summer[mma.prnewswire.com]"Air conditioning is the most energy intensive appliance in your home, so our customers use a lot more energy when it's hot outside," said Ed Baine, President of Dominion Energy Virginia. "Simple things like setting your thermostat a few degrees higher, using ceiling fans and closing your blinds can make a real difference in reducing your power bill. We offer a number of energy-saving
Kristen Hardy Honored As One of the Top Women Financial Advisors to Watch by AdvisorHub
Charlottesville, VA July 1, 2024– Kristen Hardy, CFP, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA, was recognized as one of the top “Women Advisors to Watch” by AdvisorHub, a publication covering the wealth management industry. AdvisorHub recognizes elite financial advisors who represent the future of the industry, based on their innovation, professionalism, and success in the business. Hardy was chosen based on her growth, the quality of practice, and character. The
Nonprofits can now claim solar tax credits!
While nonprofits previously could not claim any solar tax credits, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) added a new provision known as “Direct Pay” that allows tax-exempt entities to receive a direct payment equivalent to the ITC value (30% – 50% of project costs). This change is great for nonprofits that want to offset their energy with solar, as they can now get a solar incentive that was previously only available to businesses & individuals. Note: Virtue Solar does not provide tax, legal or accounting
Michael Hancock Achieves Circle of Success Recognition at Ameriprise Financial
Charlottesville, Virginia – February 20. 2024 – Michael S. Hancock, JD, CFP® a Private Wealth Advisor with OakHeart Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Charlottesville. Michael has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2024. To earn this achievement, Hancock established himself as one of the company’s top advisors. Only a select number of high-performing advisors earn
OakHeart Financial Group Earns Ameriprise Client Experience Award
Charlottesville, VA – February 9, 2024– OakHeart Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Charlottesville, has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2023. OakHeart Financial Group was honored with this award because their ability to consistently deliver personalized, goal-based advice and exceptional client service. Award recipients earned an overall client satisfaction rating equal to or greater than 4.9 out of 5.0 and maintained stellar
OakHeart Financial Group Recognized as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team by Forbes
Charlottesville, VA – January 10, 2024 – OakHeart Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Charlottesville, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s most productive advisors and their teams. OakHeart