When I came into the solar industry, I never realized that it was an industry of fable, myth and mystery. I saw it as a construction-based industry that was based upon science, technology and education. However, the longer I have been in the field and the deeper I find myself embedded in the business, I have found I spend many hours a week … [Read more...]
No Better Time Than Now For Commercial Solar
Timing for Commercial Solar Has Never Been Better Much of the talk that people hear around the water cooler around solar is concentrated on the residential side of the solar industry. However, solar for commercial buildings and business owners is a powerful investment that can save thousands on utility bills. Money that can be reinvested into … [Read more...]
Do Not Forget To Update Your Insurance
Installing a solar system on your home or commercial property is considered a construction upgrade to your home. A solar system install requires design and engineering, permitting through the City or County and then final inspection through the City or County providing the construction permits. Most solar providers and install teams make the … [Read more...]
An Update on the Solar Tax Credit
Early 2018 was filled with a lot of rumors, misinformation and flat-out confusion over pending changes to solar with the new administration. One of the largest points of discussion was that of the Solar Tax Credit or Solar Tax Incentives. The bill was renewed in 2015 by Congress – as it was seen as a landmark initiative to support the … [Read more...]
Bait and Switch: Social Media Solar Scams
Part of my role at Del Sol Energy is to spend time visiting with other local business owners, real estate professionals and individuals engaged in community education and community development. Many questions pop up during visits and workshops that include questions on finance, installation and various panels. However, over the recent summer … [Read more...]
Don't Damage Your Roof!
Going solar typically entails a lot of focus on the panel you are going to get installed on the roof, how much money you are going to save, and how quickly your panels will be installed. And we agree! These are all important facets of getting a new residential solar installation. Plus, install dates and money in your pocket are exciting aspects … [Read more...]
True-Up Terror Stories
Once you go solar, billing with your designated utility changes. Most of our customers are also utility customers of PG&E, one of the three major utility companies in California. A good solar installation company will walk you through what to expect with your bills when you go solar and introduce what is known as a True-Up bill. However, we … [Read more...]
Updates on Rule 21 and Smart Inverters
Rule 21 governs interconnections made to California's investor owned utilities and those regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, such as PG&E, or SCE in Southern, California and SDG&E in San Diego. Rule 21 outlines the interconnection agreement homeowners and utilities sign before a new solar system is connected with the … [Read more...]
Solar Around the World
Going Solar World Wide Living in California, we often read news of solar, or other renewable energy, and think about how we are living in the land of solar leadership – or at least we are living in the state with the greatest advancement and adoption of clean, renewable energy sources. And although that is, indeed, true, it is worth looking at … [Read more...]
Preparing for PG&E Increases
Another Predicted Cost Increase to PG&E Customers One of the benefits that most solar companies will introduce to new or potential customers is the idea of “owning your own utility” – meaning, that as time passes and the finance option selected for the initial construction of installing the residential or commercial solar installation, any … [Read more...]
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