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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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Calculate Your Solar Savings Now

By p15 | August 7, 2017

Find Out How Much You Can Save. Thinking about switching to solar? Try our new online calculator to see how much you can save every month. Simply enter your address to get started.  

Q&A: How Homeowners Beat High Summer Bills With Solar

By p15 | August 5, 2017

The first day of summer is June 20, bringing with it a season of outdoor barbecues, long lazy afternoons and lots of sunshine. But as the temperatures increase, we know homeowners turn up their air conditioners to stay cool and comfortable and that leads to an unfortunate result: high electric bills. Avoiding this seasonal financial…

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Is It Worth It For Businesses To Go Solar?

By p15 | August 2, 2017

Clean energy isn’t just for large corporations with enough capital to make decisions solely for the environmental good. For many business owners, going solar can be a strategic decision with significant financial benefits. If you’re wondering whether solar is a feasible option for your business, here are some considerations to help ensure your investment is…

A Quick Guide to Going Solar

A Quick Guide to Going Solar

By p15 | July 30, 2017

If one of your goals is to save money on your electricity bills and/or lead a more green life, you might consider switching to a renewable energy such as emission-free solar power. According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, in the next two years the amount of solar power used in the United States is expected to…

Commercial Solar Battery Storage

Everything You Need to Know About Commercial Solar Battery Storage in 1,000 Words (and 3 Pictures)

By p15 | July 27, 2017

It’s not hard to see why the talk and excitement around commercial solar battery storage just keeps growing with each passing month. As the price of batteries continues to fall—and their performance continues to rise—more and more companies are taking a closer look at how battery storage can dramatically lower their monthly energy bills, especially…

Save on Your Electric Bill This Summer

Five Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill This Summer

By p15 | July 24, 2017

With summer heat waves in full swing, homeowners and business owners who rely on conventional power sources to keep cool are likely asking: “How can I reduce my electric bill?” While it takes plenty of power to run an air conditioner, with some parts of the U.S. hitting triple digit temps, we know running heaters during those…

Commercial Solar Panel Providers

9 Questions to Ask a Potential Commercial Solar Installation Company

By p15 | July 21, 2017

When you start researching solar for your business and interviewing commercial solar panel installation companies, 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 with many new endeavors,…

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Solar Technology Efficiency: More Breakthroughs are Coming

By p15 | July 19, 2017

When Bell Labs unveiled the world’s first silicon solar cell in 1954, it was estimated that the company’s new invention could turn 6 percent of the sun’s energy into electricity — a concept commonly referred to as efficiency. Fast forward to 1999. After nearly half a century of solar research, the University of New South…

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for My Business

How Many Solar Panels Do You Need for Your Business?

By p15 | July 16, 2017

In very simple terms, figuring out “how many solar panels do I need” is a matter of dividing how much energy a solar panel can provide by how much your business uses. But you didn’t come here for “simple,” you want a real answer. Okay, let’s dig a little deeper and put some numbers into…

Home Solar Financing

Home Solar Financing Rates Are Heating Up

By p15 | July 13, 2017

July 2017 – Solar Technologies, a SunPower Master Dealer and one of the Bay Area’s leaders in solar panel technology, announced today that they’re offering homeowners the chance to go solar at a low financing charge of just 3.99%* with zero down. “If there was ever a time for Bay Area homeowners to consider going…