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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 EASIEST MILLION YOU’LL EVER MAKE
Solar Technologies, one of the Bay Area’s leading solar providers, announced today that even small organizations can expect to pay their energy utility more than a million dollars over the course of 25 years. “Switching to solar is one of the single best ways to reduce your company’s operating costs and environmental footprint,” said Solar…
The Surprising Benefits of Solar That Go Beyond Helping the Environment
For some, the benefits of solar power are clear. For others, they may be slightly cloudy. While most people can probably agree that a main reason to go solar is its positive impact on the environment, what are other motivations for adopting this clean energy source? Whatever level of knowledge you have about going solar, this recent list published…
Calculate Your Solar Savings Now
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
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…
Is It Worth It For Businesses To Go Solar?
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
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Commercial Solar Battery Storage in 1,000 Words (and 3 Pictures)
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…
Five Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill This Summer
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…
9 Questions to Ask a Potential Commercial Solar Installation Company
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,…
Solar Technology Efficiency: More Breakthroughs are Coming
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…