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How Much Electricity Does a Computer Use?

January 17, 2024

Computers have become an indispensable part of our daily lives, both for personal use and work-related tasks. For many California…

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What is the Difference Between Watts, Kilowatts, and Kilowatt-Hours?

January 8, 2024

In the realm of solar panels and energy consumption, understanding the units that measure the electricity generated is important. As…

How Much Electricity Does a Lightbulb Use?

December 20, 2023

Energy conservation is important for homeowners today and understanding how much electricity a light bulb uses is essential. The United…

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Will Solar Panels Damage Your Roof?

December 15, 2023

In recent years, the United States has seen a surge in homeowners adding solar panels to their homes, especially in…

Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters

November 15, 2023

California homeowners are always on the lookout for ways to optimize their energy use and reduce their monthly bills. One…

How Much Electricity Does an Air Conditioner Use?

October 24, 2023

During the summer in California, the heat can be relentless. As temperatures soar, many homeowners see their utility bills rise…

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Is your home a good fit for solar?

By Solar Technologies | September 30, 2021

With so many solar installations throughout the Bay Area and California, many people have a general idea of what is needed to qualify for solar. The obvious qualifiers are homeowners who live in a single-family, stand-alone home  with a south-facing roof that gets plenty of sunlight and very little shade throughout the day. If this…

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Six Questions to Ask when Choosing a Local Solar Installer

By Solar Technologies | September 8, 2021

Solar energy is a flourishing industry. Since 2010, solar has grown an average of 42% a year. It’s understandable that there are now more new home solar installation companies than ever and all are claiming to be the best. That can make picking one for your home solar project intimidating. This is likely one of…

Streamlined Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+ Brings Clean Energy to Our Customers Faster

By Solar Technologies | August 31, 2021

Our Director of Residential Solar, Kyle Severns, recently attended an event to introduce the Solar Automated Permit Processing (SolarAPP+) platform, an innovative and efficient software that can run compliance checks and process building permit approvals for rooftop solar systems.  Approvals usually take a week and sometimes longer depending on the system size and other factors.…

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How Does Home Battery Storage + Solar Work?

By Solar Technologies | July 1, 2021

With constant technological advancements and innovations in the solar industry and developments in home battery storage, like the Tesla Powerwall and SunPower SunVault™, each new product is designed to make life easier for homeowners.   Battery storage can complement your home solar energy system, which utilizes solar panels to harness energy from the sun and…

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How Does Net Metering Impact Solar Customers in California?

By Solar Technologies | April 15, 2021

California utility companies, like PG&E, Edison and Sempra, want to enact drastic changes to the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program that would negatively impact current and future home and business owners who want to go solar. In some cases, rooftop solar may be five times more expensive than it is today.  Not only is this…

SunPower Home Solar Warranty Protects Your Investment

By Solar Technologies | March 13, 2021

Putting solar panels on your roof is not only about saving money with clean energy. You’re making a major home upgrade that will benefit your household for decades. Why not protect that investment with the industry’s best all-in-one warranty? While shopping for home solar panels you shouldn’t assume all solar companies or all solar warranties…

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Proud to be Named SunPower’s “2020 Commercial National Top Producer of the Year”

By Solar Technologies | February 18, 2021

SunPower held its annual dealer conference this month and Solar Technologies was awarded for having the highest shipment volume of commercial panels in the United States. Named “Commercial National Top Producer of the Year,” our team is honored to be recognized for our achievements and perseverance. While 2020 was a difficult year with the pandemic,…

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The Solar Incentive Tax Credit Was Extended!

By Solar Technologies | February 10, 2021

It will be time to do your 2020 taxes before you know it, and it’s important to stay abreast of how current tax law changes could impact your financial situation. Did you know that there’s a federal tax credit for going solar? Fortunately the recently approved federal spending program extended the federal investment tax credit…

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Your Northern California Home Battery + Solar Solution

By Solar Technologies | January 28, 2021

Northern California’s 2020 wildfire season was historically devastating, and we know San Francisco Bay Area residents are all too familiar with the related PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Don’t wait for rolling blackouts to figure out how to prepare your home and family to survive without electricity. Add a home solar system with storage now,…

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How to Clean Home Solar Panels

By Solar Technologies | August 19, 2020

  Solar panels produce electricity by capturing the sun’s rays. If a panel’s surface is obscured by an accumulation of dust or debris, the solar energy system won’t be able to operate at its maximum efficiency. Fortunately, we exclusively sell SunPower Equinox solar systems, which are known to be the most efficient you can buy.…