A whole-home solar system is a significant investment but has the potential to generate considerable returns. Solar power can allow you to become energy-independent and realize immense savings on utility bills. Like any big investment, you’ll want to know exactly how much needs to be put in to assess if the return will be worthwhile. […]
Attaining a whole-home solar system may be a way to live out your values for sustainability, save money on utilities, or both. Getting your household running on renewable energy is a worthy goal with many benefits. Still, a few questions must be answered to ensure the project is feasible and cost-effective in the long run. […]
Starting April 2023, the state of California will be implementing a new version of the net energy metering (NEM) program, known as NEM 3.0. This new law will have a significant impact on new solar purchases in California. On December 15th, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), voted unanimously to approve this new version of […]
As more and more homeowners in the Sacramento Valley and surrounding areas begin to explore the benefits of solar energy, there are several common questions that we encounter. The questions often relate to costs of the system and installation, return on investment, and access to incentives and rebates. In this blog, we will take a […]
For most homeowners, the biggest motivators for buying into home solar power are the rising energy rates being charged by PG&E, SMUD, and other utilities. This goes double for anyone being transitioned to time-of-use rates. On average, our customers see energy bills drop by at least 75% after installing a solar power system. But there […]
We’re often contacted by homeowners and business owners who know their solar power systems aren’t working properly, but who don’t know what to do next. Oftentimes, they aren’t sure as to who originally installed their panels, whether they’re still covered by warranty, or who can service them. Here’s a rundown of the common scenarios we […]
Home battery solutions are rapidly becoming more popular in California for a couple of reasons. First, PG&E and other major utility companies are transitioning customers to time-of-use pricing—under which customers are charged a varying rate based on when they use electricity—which has incentivized customers to find ways to reduce their energy usage during high-cost peak-pricing […]
If you’ve decided that a solar power system is in your home’s future, and you’re looking at this article, that means you have already started to do some research about your options. You may have already been bombarded by ads for “free solar power,” looked into the efficiencies of solar panels, and crunched the numbers […]
Between 2010 and 2018, prices for high-capacity lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries dropped by 85%. While the overall savings are lessening over time as prices drop, price reductions have by percentage have remained high, averaging about 22% per year over the last 3 years. While these savings aren’t entirely realized by consumers, this has still had […]
PG&E’s electricity rates have been steadily rising year over year, and customers can expect even greater instability in the wake of the company declaring bankruptcy. It’s little surprise that many homeowners have installed solar power systems to lower their energy costs. But some local governments have been taking another route in an attempt to help […]
