Homeowners who are considering going solar may not know that it may be necessary to replace their roof before installing a solar system. This is an especially serious concern for homes 20 to 30 years old, with roofs nearing the end of their lifespans. Rooftop repairs and replacements can be a pretty big setback for […]
If you have been thinking about getting a solar power system for your home, you’ve probably wondered how much money you could save each month. Fortunately, there’s a pretty simple way for PG&E customers to find out. By reading through the monthly statements of your PG&E electricity plan, you can find out exactly how much […]
Solar power is becoming ever more popular as homeowners recognize the financial benefits of going solar. There’s no lack of professional installers to choose from, but homeowners who are a little handier than the average person are often interested in taking the DIY approach to building and installing a solar power system and saving a […]
As of January 1st, 2020, all new homes built in California are required to have solar panels installed during construction. But many prospective homeowners are buying homes with solar panels purchased or leased by the homeowner. These homes have increased value over comparable homes without solar power systems, so home buyers can expect to pay […]
Back in 2018, the California Building Standards Commission approved a mandate that changes Title 24 of the state’s building codes. The code change requires all new homes built in the state of California to have solar power systems installed on them. As of January 1st, 2020, that requirement goes into effect. Capital City Solar has […]
Recently, there has been a flurry of ads on Facebook and other social media sites touting offers for “free electricity.” Usually, these ads claim that PG&E, the local county, California, or the federal government will cover the cost of installing a solar power system. In other instances, a clickbait-style ad teases the potential for getting […]
In April 2019, online real estate website Zillow released a summary of an analysis of the selling prices of homes with solar power systems versus those with without. They found that homes in the United States with solar power systems sold for an average of 4.1% more than comparable solar-less homes. This translated to a […]
Update: On April 22, 2019, SMUD withdrew the Grid Access Charge proposal, which was the focus of this article. SMUD also withdrew their proposed Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0 rate schedule. SMUD has stated that they are committing to establishing a process where they can work with public stakeholders to find service solutions that best […]
Whenever news stations and magazine articles cover the topic of electric vehicles (EVs), the conversation is typically centered around Tesla. The automaker seems to be perceived as the only major electric car manufacturer of note. But the truth of the matter is that most mainstream automakers are currently adding electric vehicles to their lineups, even […]
Our customers are often concerned about the upfront cost of buying a solar power system. This hesitation is completely understandable. After all, solar is a significant long-term investment. But that’s just it—it’s an investment. There’s an analogy we’ve used with customers on occasion: Imagine that back in 1994, when gas was about $1.15 a gallon […]
