Yesterday BC Hydro hosted a webinar to solicit feedback on some potential changes to their net metering program. Net metering is the program whereby solar energy not being used by house loads in a grid-tied solar system are sent back to the grid for credit. The credit can then be drawn down later when the Read More …

  Check out this great video from KelownaNow regarding on of our commercial solar projects: link to article

Great article in the Thompson/Okanagan Business Examiner on the benefits of solar in the Okanagan Valley.  Read the digital print version here. Business Examiner – Roost Solar Makes Okanagan Residents Power Full

Nice article about a recent Roost Solar install at the Vernon Restholm.  Full story here at the morningstar: LINK TO ORIGINAL ARTICLE  

Vernon, BC We are very excited and honored to have received the award for Green Business of the Year from the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.  Solar in the Okanagan (and in particular Vernon) is shining bright!  Thank you to the solar enthusiasts in the region that nominated us and to the Chamber for the Read More …

Vernon, BC – Roost Solar is excited to announce that we have been named finalist in two categories by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.  Over 300 nominations were submitted across the various award categories, with Roost being named 1 of 3 finalists for “Green Business of the Year” and “Innovator of the Year”.  The Read More …

There has been a lot of talk about Electric Vehicles (EVs) lately with the likes of the Tesla model 3 running off the manufacturing line and virtually every major car manufacturing offering more and more competitively priced EV models. The ability to charge up those vehicles with the sun is compelling and a great use Read More …

Vernon, BC – The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce announced  recipients of the Greater Vernon Top 20 under 40, as sponsored by KPMG.  Our founder, Steve Russell, was one of the lucky recipients, just squeaking in before his 40th birthday this year!  Big congrats to Steve on this achievement. The full list of recipients are published Read More …

Vernon, BC – Stephen Russell of Roost Solar has earned the solar industry’s leading recognition of installation expertise from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP®), and is now a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional TM. NABCEP is the most highly respected and well established national certification organization for renewable energy professionals. Designation as Read More …

One of the biggest reasons we’ve found residential customers have doubts about solar is due to the initial cost of solar equipment and installation.  Although all systems Roost Energy quotes offer safe, reliable returns and will more than pay for themselves during their lifetime, it can be a lot of cash upfront when compared to your bi-monthly electrical Read More …