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5 Reasons to Add Solar + Battery Storage in 2022
Have you considered adding solar or battery storage to your home? This year, it’s important to think about your energy options carefully, because utility rates are going up, net energy metering may change, solar incentives are ending, and California wildfires and climate change are becoming more serious. Utility Rate Increases PG&E has increased your rates…
The Top 3 Things to Look for in Solar Panels
It’s no secret that there are a lot of solar panels on the market. Many promise different results from lower prices to better aesthetics. But what factors should you weigh when evaluating which solar provider to choose? It all comes down to these 3 things – efficiency, durability and warranty. Efficiency SunPower® solar panels are…
Why Should You Get a Custom Solar Quote With SunPower by Solar Technologies?
More than 380,000 homeowners have already turned to SunPower for solar solutions. Here at Solar Technologies, we’ve helped more than 75,000 Bay Area home and business owners with solar solutions. For the many others looking to adopt this renewable energy source, there’s often a very natural question that surfaces: How much does going solar cost?…
How to Avoid Solar Scams
A growing number of people are eager to learn more about solar energy and find out what kind of savings it can provide. Unfortunately, many con artists understand this well and have designed schemes that can turn the dreams of residential solar power into a nightmare for some homeowners. Unlike buying a car or a…
Does Going Solar Increase Your Property Value?
In 2020 California became the first state to require solar panels be installed on all new homes, but one question still remains for homeowners: does the cost of installing solar pay off? Adding a solar energy system to your home is an excellent investment for most homeowners. Harvesting the power of the sun can help…
Top 3 Solar Power Questions Homeowners Want Answered
Solar Advisors often take calls from homeowners interested in solar. As you might imagine, questions range from the informational “How does solar work?” to the more complex “How efficient are SunPower’s solar panels?”. The following are some of the most popular questions the team fields from those looking to go solar, save money on their energy…
Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy
Ever wondered what the two most common reasons are for home and business owners to go solar? The first is the financial benefit, of course. With California’s generous benefits and incentives for going solar plus financing options for $0 down, there’s plenty of ways to save with solar. The second most common reason is the…
5 Ways to a More Energy Efficient Home
When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the first things most buyers look into is the home’s energy efficiency. Rising utility rates and weather trends often make this an important factor when trying to find the right place to settle. Not only is efficiency important when a house goes on the market, it…
Generators vs. Solar Batteries: Which is the Better Backup?
A well-designed solar system can meet the majority of the electricity needs for a homeowner, but there are times when power needs to be pulled from the grid. While many energy providers give the option of net metering to cover the cost of electricity used from the local power company, it’s not available to all solar homeowners. Having a…