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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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Medical Facilities Take a Healthy Interest in Solar

By Solar Technologies | April 21, 2019

Solar energy is a natural fit for healthcare organizations — and not just because solar reduces air pollution and makes the world a cleaner, healthier place. For starters, did you know that healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, urgent care clinics and medical practices are the fourth largest commercial building energy consumers in the…

Go beyond Bike-to-Work Day: 3 easy ways to encourage biking to work for the benefit of your business

By Solar Technologies | April 18, 2019

Go beyond Bike-to-Work Day: 3 easy ways to encourage biking to work for the benefit of your business Bike-to-Work Day is just one day a year. And for that one day a year, at least, everyone can agree—biking to work is a great idea. But, you know what? It’s pretty fantastic the other 364 days,…

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Best Commercial Solar Installation Options

By Solar Technologies | April 16, 2019

Best Commercial Solar Installation: Intelligent and Elegant When Joseph Fragoso contacted a local SunPower provider, he needed to solve a problem that’s typical for our agricultural solar customers. His Mid Summer Farms in Hanford, Calif., had enough land for a photovoltaic (PV) solar system —190 acres – but most of that land was spoken for.…

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Is My House a Good Candidate for Solar?

By Solar Technologies | April 9, 2019

Is My House a Good Candidate for Solar? If you’re thinking about going solar, you’re probably wondering: Is solar cost effective? Is my roof suitable for solar panels? Will solar energy generate enough electricity to power my home? Who makes the best solar panels? But first, it’s important to explore if solar panels for your home make…

Go Green for Earth Month & Save Money

By Solar Technologies | April 7, 2019

Go Green for Earth Month & Save Money Earth Month is around the corner, and it’s a reminder of us how important it is to live a greener lifestyle  — not just in April but all year long. Accomplishing this doesn’t have to be difficult AND living greener can help save homeowners money. Here are some tips…

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5 Misconceptions about the effects of weather on solar panels

By Solar Technologies | April 4, 2019

If you hail from the Mid-Atlantic region, home of the dreaded Nor’easter, you’ve probably wondered about the effects of extreme weather on solar panels. Makes sense—Nor’easters are not just storms. These radical weather events occur when the southbound polar jet stream meets the warm air from the oceanic Gulf Stream. It’s usually a violent occurrence.…

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Big business takes lead in corporate renewable energy boom

By Solar Technologies | April 1, 2019

A growing number of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies are committing to corporate sustainability goals—leading to an upsurge of renewable energy in business. In a wide-ranging examination of the subject published by Greentech Media, large corporations in the U.S. are reportedly poised to be the most powerful advocates for clean energy on both a state…

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9 Questions To Ask Potential Commercial Solar System Providers

By Solar Technologies | March 30, 2019

When you start considering something totally new and different for your business, like purchasing commercial solar systems and panels, you might not be sure where to start. What questions should you be asking? Who should you ask? How do you know if the answers you get are accurate, complete and unbiased? In other words, as…

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8 Things Sustainable Businesses Care About

By Solar Technologies | March 27, 2019

8 Things Sustainable Businesses Care About If you’ve wondered “What is sustainability?” when it comes to business, this infographic can help. It shows eight of the most common things companies focus on when they implement sustainable business practices. Business and sustainability can coexist. And businesses are finding that by focusing on corporate responsibility, they can…

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More Auto Dealerships Choosing Solar Energy

By Solar Technologies | March 25, 2019

More Auto Dealerships Choosing Solar Energy Auto dealerships may not pop to mind first when you think of a business type that’s likely to rely on renewable energy. But it turns out that solar is a natural fit for this type of enterprise. In fact, many dealerships have discovered that photovoltaic (PV) solar systems can…