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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…
How Does PG&E Net Metering Work?
Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) net metering program allows customers with grid-tied solar to earn credits for the excess electricity…
Navigating PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS): What Bay Area Customers Need to Know
Overview of PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) Program PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) program is a critical initiative…
Why Now Is the Perfect Time for San Francisco Area Homeowners to Invest in Solar Energy
The Bay Area is known for its progressive, eco-conscious community and beautiful natural landscapes. Now, more than ever, San Francisco…
Battery Storage 101: Understanding How Storage Keeps Your Lights On During Outages
In today’s world, where energy security and sustainability are paramount, understanding battery storage systems is becoming increasingly important. Whether you’re…
Unlocking the Potential of Peak-Shaving with Solar and Battery Storage
In the golden state of California, especially for PG&E customers, managing electricity costs can be challenging. With fluctuating energy prices…
Solar Renewable Energy Credits in California
In the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy, Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) have emerged as a powerful tool for…
Understanding the Domestic Content Bonus for Commercial Solar Projects in California
What is the Domestic Content Adder? In May 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
Understanding the Energy Community Bonus for Commercial Solar Projects in California
Unlock Extra Benefits for Your Commercial Solar Energy Project Are you considering a solar energy project for your business? The…
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The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Explained
Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, but many people aren’t aware of the tax credits and deductions they qualify for that can help offset their costs when installing panels. If you are familiar with the tax credit, you may be wondering where it stands today, what you are eligible for,…
Do I Need a New Roof to Go Solar?
(And More Important Questions to Ask Your Solar Installer) Solar power is on the rise, and for good reason. Installing solar panels on your home is a great way to save money and help protect the environment from harmful carbon emissions. Here are five questions that will help you decide whether or not making the…
Review The Technical Details Of A Tesla Powerwall
Described as a “rechargeable lithium ion battery with liquid thermal control,” the Tesla Powerwall is a battery for home energy storage. The first Powerwall was launched in April 2015 and updated models—Powerwall 2.0—were announced in October 2016 and November 2020, respectively. With the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, many homeowners are interested in…
What’s the Best Orientation and Angle to Install My Solar Panels?
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels on your roof, you might be surprised at how many variables can affect the performance of your panels. While various factors can make a roof more or less compatible for solar, other factors have a minimal impact on the overall solar energy production. Two of the main roof…
An Overview Of SunVault Storage: SunPower’s Home Battery Solution
SunPower is well-known for its top-notch solar panels that help you save money on your utility bills and reduce fossil fuels to help the environment. The SunPower SunVault battery storage system adds another layer of savings as well as backup power outage protection when you need it most. SunVault storage pairs perfectly with your SunPower…
Top 4 Differences Between Microinverters & Power Optimizers
Inverters are an important part of any solar panel system. Your panels convert sunlight into electricity and inverters allow you to use that electricity to power your home or business. If you’re thinking about going solar, it’s important to understand the differences between microinverters and power optimizers. Both options are available for photovoltaic (PV) systems…
Can You Go Off-Grid With SunVault Home Battery Storage?
With an increasing number of power outages across the U.S. and devastating wildfires in California causing blackouts, millions of homeowners were left without power over the past year. According to a report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. electricity customers experienced more than eight hours of power interruptions in 2022, the most…
15 Energy Saving Strategies for Your Home
When it comes to energy efficiency, it’s ideal to do more with less. Energy conservation means using less energy to lower costs and reduce your impact on the environment. This applies to using less electricity, gas or other forms of energy that you pay your utility for. Since our planet has finite energy resources available,…
5 Ways Switching To An Electric Vehicle Can Save You Money
With rising inflation, high gas prices and increasing food prices, many Americans are looking for more ways to save. Transportation is the second largest household expense (after housing) and according to a new KPMG survey, auto executives say more than half car sales in the U.S. will be for electric vehicles by 2030. If you’re…
The Inflation Reduction Act: Everything You Need To Know
President Biden recently signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16, 2022. The $700 billion bill is the most significant climate change investment to date and can help millions of Americans save money and the environment. With the goal of decreasing the nation’s deficit and bringing down inflation, the IRA also includes…