Rabe Hardware has once again shown why it’s a leader in the mechanical contracting industry, securing the title of #11 Fastest Growing Company in the Iowa Corridor, recognized by the Corridor Business Journal. This recognition honors Rabe Hardware’s 45-year legacy of delivering high-quality solar, geothermal, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fireplace products and services to homeowners […]
Iowa Bank Saves $178K on Solar Investment: A Case Study
Iowa Regional Bank Saves $178k on Solar Power: A USDA REAP Grant Story Bridge Community Bank, a regional bank serving three Eastern Iowa locations, partnered with Rabe Hardware to help achieve their financial and environmental goals with a Rabe Solar System. The bank saved over $178,800 on installation costs and anticipates a 4-5 year payback […]
Introducing the New SoftPaw Solar Panel Feature!
The new built-in SoftPaw wire management channel, which was unveiled earlier this year, has been receiving rave reviews from our solar customers and installers. The SoftPaw wire management system replaces all previous wire management devices in the array and is now available on all Rabe Hardware VSUN 410, 450, and 500W solar panels. How […]
USDA REAP Grants for Iowa Solar Projects
As a company operating in rural Iowa, the heart of farm country, we are always looking for opportunities that help our farmer friends and neighbors in the ag industry save money, combat rising electric rates and create greater business predictability. That is why we are on a mission to let every Iowa farmer and rural […]
Avoid Solar Scams
Beware of Solar Scams: Things to know before choosing a solar contractor. In recent years solar has attracted many Iowans looking for a clean energy alternative and long-term money savings; unfortunately, like anything that becomes popular, it also attracts scammers. According to a recent article by Kate Kealey (2022), the Iowa Attorney General recently uncovered solar […]
Don’t Be Surprised by Surging Heat Bills
Prepare yourself for skyrocketing heat bills this winter. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), home heating bills are expected to jump more than 50% compared to last year. Due to recent supply and demand issues, prices for propane, heating oil, natural gas and other fuels are surging worldwide. When you couple this with […]
Home & Garden Magazine Features Rabe Solar
Have you seen the Summer 2020 issue of the Cedar Valley Home & Garden Magazine? If so, then you might have read an article on solar power that featured none other than a Rabe Hardware solar system. The system was installed last Fall for a customer in Waterloo, IA with an objective to get as […]
Solar Systems – A smart business investment!
If you’ve traveled through Iowa recently, you probably noticed an increase in the number of solar installations popping up. According to the Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA), Iowa has more small-scale distributed solar than most Midwest and Plains states. In fact, the number of solar systems installed in Iowa grew 28% from 2017 to […]
Is Your Furnace Ready for Winter?
It’s always better to stop problems before they start, and when it comes to your homes heating system, you don’t want to be left in the cold. An annual furnace inspection and tune-up, performed by a licensed and qualified HVAC technician, will ensure your system is clean, safe and performing at maximum efficiency. Taking the […]
Your Solution for Energy Savings
As the demand for energy continues to grow each year, it should be no surprise that the importance of energy consumption and efficiency has become more critical. With the cost of electricity expected to rise in the future due to federal regulations in support of climate change; energy efficiency is quickly becoming the cheapest and […]
