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Understanding Off-Peak Electricity Hours in California
As homeowners in Northern California are dealing with rising PG&E utility rates, understanding Time-of-Use (TOU) plans is more important than…
Does New Construction in California Require Solar?
California leads the nation in solar energy, consistently topping the Solar Energy Industries Association’s ranking of the best states to…
What Does it Mean to “Stay Behind the Meter?”
In the realm of renewable energy, the concept of staying “behind the meter” is changing how we think about electricity…
Enphase IQ 5P Battery Review
The Enphase IQ 5P Battery is an all-in-one AC-coupled system that pairs solar energy storage with its cutting-edge technology and…
15 Top Energy-Saving Strategies for the New Year
With California’s sunny skies and mild climate, more homeowners are turning to clean energy solutions and other renewable energy sources…
Title 24 California Solar Mandates: Empowering Homeowners with Sustainable Energy Solutions
California is leading the way to a greener future by making solar energy production more common across the state and…
Introducing the Enphase IQ Battery 5P: The Future of Home Energy Storage
The Enphase IQ Battery 5P is a big step forward in solar energy, designed to meet the needs of California…
Understanding Electric Rates & How Solar Can Help California Residents Save
In the world of renewable energy, solar power has a popular clean energy option for many homeowners in California. But…
15 Ways to Conserve Energy and Reduce Your Electric Bill
In the Golden State of California, full of sunshine and warm weather, homeowners are always on the lookout for ways…
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Limited Time Offer Solar Financing For Homeowners!
Home Solar Rates Are Heating Up. At Solar Technologies we offer a variety of solar financing options so that every homeowner can save with solar regardless of their budget or credit history. From solar lease to solar loan, cash purchase to the PACE program we’ll find the right financing solution so you can start saving now. For A…
What Is Green Building?: Explaining Eco-Friendly Construction
What is green building? Simply put, it’s the environmentally-conscious construction (and operation) of buildings. For many good reasons, green construction is becoming more and more common. Several of these are outlined in a recent article from Smart Cities Dive. But before we get to those, let’s first understand the kinds of building practices considered to…
How Much Energy Does a Solar Panel Produce?
Homeowners shopping for solar often ask us: How much energy does a solar panel produce? It’s a good question because it will help you calculate how many solar panels you’ll need to power your home. Depending upon its wattage, a single solar panel only makes enough electricity to power a lightbulb for a few hours,…
Overcoming Commercial Solar Savings Myopia: How to See Long-Range Benefits More Clearly
People who are nearsighted typically find it more difficult to read road signs or see distant objects clearly. It’s a condition easily corrected with the right pair of prescription lenses. But those looking to purchase a new commercial solar panel system may not even recognize they have a form of “investment myopia” that’s preventing them…
Why Go Solar Now? Savings and Other Solar Energy Benefits
When you see solar on your neighbor’s roof does it make you want to go solar too? Maybe your neighbor told you his new solar system helped put a big dent in his electric bill, and you’re thinking going solar could be a nice benefit for your family too. But then you think electricity rates…
How Solar Panels Work To Produce Solar Energy In Three Steps
For many, the concept of being able to tap into the sun and produce energy that can power their home, business, or automobile is a mysterious phenomenon. Unlocking the power of the sun in just a few simple steps can not only save you thousands on utility bills but also help create a more sustainable…
Why Go Solar Now? Savings and Other Solar Energy Benefits
When you see solar on your neighbor’s roof does it make you want to go solar too? Maybe your neighbor told you his new solar system helped put a big dent in his electric bill, and you’re thinking going solar could be a nice benefit for your family too. But then you think electricity rates…
Better Solar Panels Produce More Solar Energy
May 2017 – Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel technology, announced today that they can help homeowners and business owners realize significantly more solar energy savings than their competitors. “Our solar panels by SunPower use Maxeon® solar cell technology to make more solar energy from every drop of sunshine. In fact, they’ve been…
Sustainable Business Practices and Your Bottom Line
When a money-minded publication like Fortune says “Like it or not, sustainability is now the core of your business,” you know a seismic shift in corporate social responsibility is taking place. The fact that some businesses are not yet sure what that looks like for them is irrelevant. The point is, when sustainable business practices…
How Solar Works For You.
Our Solar Panels Work Harder & Last Longer. If you’re deciding to go solar, go all the way. Our solar panels are designed to wake up earlier, work harder, and turn off later in the day. So you can make the most of abundant solar energy and save more for longer. Plug into a solar…