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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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GET YOUR SOLAR PANEL LOAN WHILE IT’S HOT.
Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel systems, has announced today a new array of solar panel loan purchasing options for homeowners regardless of their budget or credit history. These include: easy cash purchases, solar leases, PACE (property assessed clean energy), solar loans at competitive rates. “Cash purchases deliver the greatest long-term savings…
Solar Loan Rates: Big Savings, Zero Down.
There has never been a better time for homeowners to go solar and take advantage of amazing solar loan rates. But with solar tax credits set to expire, that opportunity could slip away. Fortunately, Solar Technologies offers an array of purchasing options for homeowners regardless of their budget or credit history. These include: easy cash…
Suffering From Tax Due Blues?
Tax Day has been responsible for making grown men weep, corporations crumble, and if evaded, can even land you in prison. Yikes. Make 2017 the year that you save big on taxes by switch to solar! You’ll not only reduce your carbon footprint, increase the value of your home or business, save on monthly utilities bills…
The Key Components of a Commercial Solar Panel Warranty
Warranties are like spare tires: you never think about them until you really, really need them. But in the case of a commercial solar panel warranty, it’s definitely worth your time to dig into the details of what’s covered, for how long, and how likely it is you’ll use it—before making your purchase decision. What…
So Many Solar Incentives.
With so many solar financial and environmental incentives there never has been a better time to invest in solar panels for your home or business. Financial Incentives When you switch to Solar most homeowners qualify for a 30% Tax Credit and for business owners this can go up to an impressive 70% back in Solar Tax Incentives. Less money…
Why solar industry leaders should support solar advocacy
Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel installations, is proud to support local advocacy to bring solar to the mainstream in California. We’re starting with Vote Solar, an Oakland-based nonprofit that works across the country advocating for solar policies and programs at the state-level. Vote Solar’s mission is to protect and expand solar…
Five Facts About Sustainable Solar Energy
Last year solar was the No. 1 source of new electricity generation ahead of natural gas and coal, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research. In 2016 alone, the U.S. increased its solar (PV) installations by 95 percent, the highest growth rate on record. While it’s exciting to see the growth…
The Basic Components of a Commercial Solar Panel Installation
How does solar energy work? What is the photovoltaic effect? What are the basic components that make up a commercial solar panel installation? It’s actually pretty simple. This video overviews the typical commercial solar panel system components and how solar panels produce electricity. It even covers potential savings to your average electric bill with solar…
How to Buy Solar Panels: FAQs About Solar Financing
Many homeowners who are interested in going solar aren’t sure whether they can afford it and may not be aware that there are several ways to finance a new home solar system. In the past, purchasing a home solar system might have required a full, upfront payment or a home equity loan. But these days…
Understanding Commercial Solar Financing Options: Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Is your organization considering going solar? Are you investigating different commercial solar financing options? A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) may be a viable choice. Here are four questions organizations often ask about solar PPAs to help decide if this financing option is right for their needs: What is a solar PPA? A PPA is…