Dave’s Solar Power Knowledge:
Let me start off saying that I am not an expert in solar power. In fact, I know very little!
So why read this blog? Because I am learning, and as I learn and blog, I’m creating great “Solar 101″ content.
If you are also a beginner like me by reading my blog you can quickly get up to speed on what you need to know about starting your own solar project.
If you are learning too and have some tips you would like to share, please contact me.
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Dave’s Background:
I was an acoustical consultant for about 15 years. Even though my knowledge is mostly in audio, I have a solid background in low voltage systems. I have even done some of my own high voltage work.
Why Create A Site Like This On Solar?
I created this site mostly because I like it when I get emails like this:
Your site seems to have the most videos that I have seen – more even then the total on you tube. All the info on it has been very helpful. – Eric from Denver
Hey Dave, You have inspired me to add solar panels to home – Rod
I found your site and it was really helpful. Thanks for putting this together, it’s a great source of information. – Chris from Parker
Hello Mr. Dave: I want to thank you very much for sharing your research in such a nice manner. It is very well put. – Manuel from Denver
Does Dave Like to Hug Trees?
In a literal sense, not really. 
However, I like to do my part where I can such as recycling and other low impact things. I consider myself an average American consumer of electricity.
I have an amazing wife and two young beautiful girls. In my house it is very difficult to be “green” right now with the kids. Lights, TV, you name it are always left on, and I am constantly going around turning things off.
Dave’s Future with Solar Power:
The main purpose is to research, purchase, install and test my own solar powered system. Why not document the entire process and take you along for the ride?
SolarDave Appeared On Local Denver FM Station 107.1FM
I had fun getting interviewed on the Clearly Colorado Show on 107.1FM in Denver.
I was pretty nervous going in to the interview. It is kind of funny because when I interview people that are nervous, I tell not to worry. Now here I was on the opposite side being nervous!
When Ana (Davin’s partner on the show) asked me if I wanted to be on the show I told her, “But I am not an expert on solar at all – I just interview people that are”. Ana came back with, “That is what we want, someone that can give our listeners a good overview”.
I also got interviewed for an article in the Denver Post called “A sunny-side-up market”.
I have also appeared on GRITtv:
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Solar Contractor Directory
Since I have been doing many video interviews with solar installers I thought it would be good to create a list of solar contractors where I have do research so far. If you are interested in being on this list please watch this short video before creating an account.
You can also follow me on my Twitter Account @SolarDavecom or face me up on my Facebook FanPage.
Ethics Statement
This is the somewhat boring section where I tell you about how I may or may not make money from my site. But it’s important for you to know because they are a ton of scammy solar sites out there that claim to be objective when they are not while getting paid from the vendor they are reviewing.
I try to be as objective as I can be, but I am not a trained journalist by any means.
I don’t accept any money or free products or anything else of value from the things I cover here. However, I do get a free t-shirt or a baseball cap sometimes but usually I don’t wear them because they usually don’t look that great.
I don’t own any stock in the solar field at all. I stopped by individual stocks after the dot com crash because I lost my shirt.
I do accept money from solar contractors that are listed in my solar contractor directory in exchange for leads that I send them. I list them by how many video interviews I have done with them.
On occasion, I have written negative reviews of products from companies that have asked me to review them. Currently I do not have an affiliate links on my site what so ever. If that changes I will let you know.
The bottom line is my readers are very important to me. I want them to know I have their best interest at heart when I write a blog post. Over the years I have received many nice emails from my readers and that makes me very happy. Even though I don’t make much money from this site I really enjoy spending time on it.
Dave Dugdale
“SolarDave”
