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How to Apply for REAP Grants and Loans
Matthew Hickman Matthew Hickman

How to Apply for REAP Grants and Loans

If you're a business that has wanted to get solar panels, but the large project costs have made it feel like solar products are out of reach, then you're in luck! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a unique grant and loan program just for you. It's a program called the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and it's been helping all kinds of businesses get affordable, easy access to renewable systems like solar panels.

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Can I Truly Be Off the Grid with Solar Panels?
Matthew Hickman Matthew Hickman

Can I Truly Be Off the Grid with Solar Panels?

A common goal for customers looking to get solar panels is whether they can truly be off the grid. Let's take a look at how you can know for sure whether or not you can be truly power independent.

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Is Tesla Solar Roof Durable?
Matt Heflin Matt Heflin

Is Tesla Solar Roof Durable?

When our customers think about getting a new roof, durability is always at the front of their mind. After all, a roof isn't worth much if it gets easily damaged in common Midwestern weather. For customers also considering a solar product (like Tesla's Solar Roof) concerns about durability are some of the first questions we hear. 

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Tesla Solar Roof vs Traditional Panels
Matt Heflin Matt Heflin

Tesla Solar Roof vs Traditional Panels

Solar products are becoming more popular every year, and we are excited to offer one of the best choices available: Tesla Solar Roof. Clients who are interested in a solar roof often have general questions about solar products in general, especially those considering whether or not to get traditional solar panels…..

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Tesla Solar Roof: Frequently Asked Questions
Eric Weddle Eric Weddle

Tesla Solar Roof: Frequently Asked Questions

One of the aspects of our Tesla Solar Roof adventure that we especially enjoy is connecting with so many people on social media who share an interest in technology, renewable energy, and in Tesla products. Your interest and engagement…….

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Why We Decided to Become Certified Tesla Solar Roof Installers
Matt Heflin Matt Heflin

Why We Decided to Become Certified Tesla Solar Roof Installers

It came to the surprise of many when we announced in 2020 that we would begin to include Tesla solar roofs as part of our portfolio of services. We have had clients and professional connections alike ask us why we decided to take the leap into becoming certified Tesla solar roof installers……

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Creating A Roofing Company
Matt Heflin Matt Heflin

Creating A Roofing Company

Weddle and Sons got its start back in 1998 when three brothers--Eric, Allyn, and Tim—agreed to help some friends replace their old farmhouse roof. The boys, ages 17, 15, and 13 respectively…

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Installing A Tesla Solar Roof
Matt Heflin Matt Heflin

Installing A Tesla Solar Roof

Weddle & Sons Inc. is the first roofing company to be certified to install Tesla’s Solar Roof in the Midwest. In February 2020, we traveled to Tesla Solar Roof’s headquarters in California and ……

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