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The Basics of SRECs: Definition and Function in Solar Energy

The Basics of SRECs: Definition and Function in Solar Energy. Learn how SRECs work, their financial benefits, and why they're essential for solar energy producers.

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Your solar panels are cranking out clean energy, and your electric bill is shrinking by the month. But what if there was another way those panels could pay back even more? Here is the part where Solar Renewable Energy Credits, better known as SRECs, come into play. For anyone with a solar energy system, these credits represent significant worth. Th...
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