Solar Pergolas

A large porch with a pergola outside a home.

Solar pergolas are becoming a popular choice for homeowners who want to enjoy the benefits of solar power and add a special feature to their landscape. But what’s a solar pergola? If you’re not familiar, read on to get up to speed! What is a Solar Pergola? A solar pergola is a type of pergola […]

Adding an EV Charger to Your Home: Everything You Need to Know

Electric vehicle in garage being charged with home EV charger.

If you’ve recently bought an electric vehicle, you may be considering adding an electric vehicle (EV) charger to your home. You’ll want to read this blog post, because we’ll walk you through everything you need to know. We’ll answer some common questions about EV chargers, like how long it takes to charge a car and […]

Washington State EV and EV Charger Incentives

EV vehicle being charged

Did you know there are many incentive programs for purchasing an EV and/or for installing an EV charger at your home or place of business? Many of the programs depend on where you live and the details can change frequently depending on changes to the laws, available funds, and other factors. Here’s a roundup of […]

Solar Charge Controllers: What They Do and Why You Need One

Worker installing solar panels

A solar charge controller is an essential component of any solar electric system. It’s responsible for regulating the voltage and current coming from the solar panels. In this blog post, we’ll give a basic explanation of what a solar charge controller does, and why you need one for your system. We’ll also provide some tips […]

Solar Energy Systems: Battery Types and How to Choose

Solar panel with sky and clouds

Are you thinking of installing a solar energy system in your home? If so, you need to choose the right battery to store the electricity generated by your solar panels. Here’s a guide to the best batteries for solar energy systems. There are many different types of batteries available on the market, and each has […]

Inverters for Solar Electric Systems

What Is An Inverter? An inverter changes direct current to alternating current and it also regulates the amount of power output through an electrical system. An inverter is kind of like a funnel that electrical power from your solar panels goes into, and then the power comes out of the inverter in the correct format […]

3 Questions to Check if Your Seattle Roof is Solar Viable

OHM can help put solar panels on your Seattle area home

Have you ever wondered if your Seattle home’s roof is solar viable? You love the idea of producing your own clean energy right from your own home, but you wonder if it’s realistic. If you answer ‘Yes’ to all three of the questions below, then your roof is most likely solar viable, and would be […]

Installing a Home EV Charging Station

Home EV Charging Station

So you got an electric vehicle, and now you want to install a home EV charging station. So where do you get started? Before installation, it’s best to consult with an electrician like OHM Electrical Contracting to help evaluate your current power supply, and overall situation.  Here are 5 things you’ll need to consider when […]

Sustainably Power Your RV or Camper Van

Camper with Solar Panel

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What is a Master 01 Electrician?

Electrician working

Modern society relies on electricity to operate any equipment and electricians to manage the equipment and electrical systems. Whether you own a home or have a business in Seattle, hiring a professional electrician should be something to consider when you have questions regarding your electrical setup. But even if you know you should hire an electrician, there […]