Solar
Your Custom Build Starts Here
Building a new home in Austin and the surrounding area is an exciting yet deeply personal journey. At Build Native, we understand how much this process means to you. You’re not just looking for a house—you’re envisioning a space that reflects your values, meets your needs, and supports your lifestyle. You want a home that’s…
Read MoreStunning Dripping Springs Home
A Custom Home in Perfect Harmony: Luxury Meets Comfort Perfectly situated between Austin and Dripping Springs, this custom home offers the best of both worlds: the serene luxury of country living with the convenience of a manageable city commute. Designed with a thoughtful balance of contrast and warmth, this home is a true reflection of…
Read MoreBattery Backup for a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar System
The number of homes with solar power has increased rapidly over the last decade. However, the number of homes that also have battery backup is much smaller. Historically, this trend has largely been due to cost, with early adopters leading the charge to integrate battery backup systems. However, the cost of batteries has been coming…
Read MoreWhy October is the Best Time to Buy Solar
Traditionally, most people think about installing a solar panels in the summer after opening up that first electric bill when the air conditioner has been running nonstop. And while this reaction leads many people to purchase solar, the best time to buy solar for your home may be in the late fall. Consider this: Your…
Read MoreSolar is Winning
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101472″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”189414″][vc_column_text] Energy has been a hot topic of debate for many decades in the United States. From our founding, we have powered our lives with wood, coal, petroleum, hydroelectric, natural gas, nuclear, and most recently, wind and solar energy. There is an overwhelmingly important need for the United States to become…
Read MoreGeorgetown Renewable Energy Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101475″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”642656″][vc_column_text] Georgetown Renewable Energy Plan The following are edited excerpts from the Eco-Capitalist Podcast. Steven Rosenberg: My name is Steven Rosenberg and welcome to The Eco-Capitalist. We’ve got Dave Dixon and Chris Foster with Georgetown here in Texas. Why don’t you introduce yourself and tell the world a little bit about…
Read MoreTesla Powerwall Certified Installer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101481″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”916617″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”116777″] NATiVE has been a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer since 2016, which means we offer a customized solar-plus-battery solution that enables you to access the free, abundant power of the sun and reduces your reliance on fossil fuels. With Powerwall you can store solar energy generated during the day for use…
Read MoreEarth Day is Everyday
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101487″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”211850″][vc_column_text] Earth Day is April 22nd. It is a day to not only celebrate mother nature, it is a day of action that changes human behavior and provokes policy changes. At NATiVE, Earth Day is Everyday. We work daily to help Texans reduce their carbon footprint with green building, rainwater collection,…
Read MoreBuilding a Solar Ready Home
When building a new home, you have the opportunity to build it correctly from the beginning, saving yourself thousands of dollars. With some upfront planning, you can ensure that your home is ready for an optimized solar array, maximizing the output of your system and minimizing the installation cost.
Read MoreSolar Tax Credit – Filing Your 2016 Taxes with the ITC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”101496″ media_width_percent=”100″ shape=”img-round” uncode_shortcode_id=”103133″][vc_column_text] *Disclaimer: NATiVE is not a tax expert. This blog is just the basic info on the Solar Tax Credit (ITC – investment tax credit). Please consult with your tax professional. It’s that time of year again—tax time! But this year is different, because 2016 was the year you installed solar…
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