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What Is a Prepaid Solar PPA & Why Are More Homeowners Considering One 2026?
If you’re thinking about going solar in 2026, you’ve probably heard that the residential solar tax credit is ending. That…
Understanding PG&E Avoided Cost Rates and Their Impact on Bay Area Solar Customers
If you’re a Bay Area homeowner considering solar energy, understanding PG&E’s avoided cost rates is crucial. These rates play a…
15 Ways to Conserve Energy and Reduce Your Electric Bill
In the Golden State of California, full of sunshine and warm weather, homeowners are always on the lookout for ways…
What is a Solar Array?
In the world of renewable energy, solar power shines brightly as a sustainable alternative, leading the charge towards a greener…
Benefits and Drawbacks of Solar Energy for California Homeowners
In today’s environmentally-conscious times, solar energy shines as a top renewable solution, providing many benefits to the environment. With rising…
PG&E Requests a 22% Rate Hike: What California Homeowners Need to Know
On October 18, 2023, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) approached state regulators with a proposal for a staggering 22% rate…
Avoid Solar Scams: 6 Red Flags When Getting Solar Quotes
The transition to solar energy isn’t just a trend; it’s a significant movement towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.…
Powerwall 3: What to Expect
Tesla’s Powerwall 3 will be available in 2024 as the newest in their energy storage system lineup, promising to elevate…
Why Battery Storage is Essential with PG&E’s Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0)
When first established, Net Energy Metering (NEM) was a game changer for California residents interested in making the switch to…
Maximize Your Energy Efficiency With a Home Energy Audit
You might wonder what value there really is in conducting a home energy audit and if it’s worth exploring for…
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3 Ways Going Solar Changes Your Life
You know that a solar energy system will change how you power your home. But have you taken the time to think about the ways solar will change your life? There May Be Financial Rewards As soon as your solar system for your home is turned on, you start generating your own electricity from the…
How Much Can I Save With Solar?
For 19 years we’ve helped Bay Area home and business owners save big with solar. With the price of electricity in California, a solar installation is going to save you a bunch depending on the following factors. Size of your current utility bill How much sun exposure you get on your roof. South facing roofs…
Going Solar? What Type of Panels Should You Choose?
Going Solar? What Type of Panels Should You Choose? Some solar companies say the type of panels on your roof doesn’t matter because you are only buying the energy they produce. But when you’re making such an important investment in your home — whether you lease your solar system or buy it — quality and…
Need a Tax Break? Go Solar in 2019 for Maximum Benefits
If you’ve been on the fence about going solar, here’s a great reason to make a decision soon: The U.S. federal solar investment tax credit, known as the solar ITC, is set to decrease after 2019. This tax credit, which you can apply toward your 2019 federal income taxes, currently is equal to 30 percent of the…
New SunPower® Oasis® Power Plant: Using Drones, Robots and Design to Optimize Solar Power Plants
New SunPower® Oasis® Power Plant: Using Drones, Robots and Design to Optimize Solar Power Plants In 1997, Garry Kasparov was defeated in a six-game chess match by IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer, marking the first time that a reigning world chess champion had lost a match to a computer. While humans put up a valiant fight…
Federal Solar Tax Credit Being Reduced after 2019
Federal Solar Tax Credit Being Reduced after 2019 With the onset of this new year there is an important solar update that homeowners should be aware of. After 2019, the Federal Solar Tax Credit will be going down. The Federal Solar Tax Credit (also known as the Investment Tax Credit or ITC) will go from…
Sustainable Solar Power Around the World
Sustainable Solar Power Around the World All solar produces clean energy, but SunPower raises the bar when it comes to how sustainably we design, manufacture and install our solar power systems. Through our “beneficial by design” approach we we aim to be a regenerative force on the environment and society. Driven by this approach, Light on Land™ is SunPower’s signature program for solar power plant…
5 of the coolest robots working in America today
Say the word “robot” to any man, woman or child and they’ll probably conjure up images straight out of science fiction. Robots haven’t exactly enjoyed good PR since their public debut in 1939, and for a very human reason: We don’t understand how they work. This makes it easy to think of robots as emotionless…
How long will Congress protect tax credits for renewables and EVs?
How long will Congress protect tax credits for renewables and EVs? Recent statements from the White House and U.S. senators have created a growing level of uncertainty around the duration of federal tax credits for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles (EVs). At stake are several elements of the clean energy policy put into place…
It’s Easy To Pay For Your Solar System.
It’s Easy To Pay For Your Solar System. Last week, Green Tech Media reported that for the first time in years, more new solar customers chose ownership of their system over a solar lease. Why are so many solar customers choosing to own their solar system, and which way is right for you? Let’s look…