• California’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) policy is designed to encourage the use of solar energy by crediting solar panel owners for the excess electricity their systems generate. The policy has undergone several updates over the years, with the latest version, NEM 3.0, which was recently passed. So, how will NEM 3.0 affect home solar systems […]

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  • Generating power from the sun may be without cost, but the technology behind this process is not. The reality is a solar system is a significant investment. Like purchasing a home, it has an upfront cost but pays off in the long term. A solar installation is a small construction project with each module containing […]

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  • Going solar offers homeowners many great benefits. One of the best — for those who can take advantage of it — is net metering (also called net energy metering). With net metering, homeowners get credited for the extra energy their solar system produces that is sent back to the electric grid.  Usually, you are credited […]

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  • Buying or selling a home is always a significant life change. There are lots of things to consider when you are planning to relocate. What to do about your solar system may be one of them. But it doesn’t have to feel daunting. Realtors and homeowners are also becoming savvy about the value of solar […]

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  • Right now is a good time for those who are interested in installing solar panels in their homes and businesses. In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed by President Biden. As part of the act, the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was increased to 30% and was extended until 2032. As a […]

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  • The switch to solar energy (PV) is a big change — both financially and for the future. Many do so because they recognize the unique power of solar energy to save money in the long run and they’ll reduce the impact on families on the environment. But how do you choose the company to work […]

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  • In the past, there was only one answer to the question: What is the best way to install solar panels? In the northern hemisphere, this is facing the south. In most cases the sun rises directly above the equator, so the south-facing solar panels have the best opportunity to collect more sunlight and produce more […]

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  • It’s passed! The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which (among other things) promotes the use of sustainable energy in a number of ways will benefit solar customers through increased tax credits. For residential installations and others that are less than 1 MW, the ITC will be increased to 30% for 10 years. And very importantly, it […]

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  • To truly benefit from driving an EV, you need to consider how you’ll power it. If you power your electric vehicle with solar they literally run on sunshine. But it’s helpful to know just how many panels it takes to keep your EV on the road. Home vs. Public Charging There are basically two options […]

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  • As we all know there are many things that need to happen NOW for us to get to net zero emissions by mid-century. We need to expand what we know works…and is affordable. Wind, solar, and electric vehicles to get to net zero. These ‘Big Three’ have improved dramatically over the past 10 years. Both […]

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