It wasn’t too long ago where we spoke about a Spring Harvest of solar. If you didn’t happen to read that post, a quick review will remind us that installing a solar PV system in the Springtime is frequently seen as “the BEST” time to install a solar system. We still believe, like other industry leaders, that the spring season is an ideal time. … [Read more...]
California EV Charger Incentive
The State of California has an incentive program that has added EV chargers to the list of eligible technologies. As electric cars become more common, having places to charge their electric vehicles becomes more important. More importantly for many electric car drivers, having a place to charge their cars after long commutes or … [Read more...]
Solar Panel Waste
Most solar panels have a useful life of at least 25 years. Panels from distinguished manufacturers maintain warranties for 25 years. Yet, even with a 25-year production warranty, early solar adopters will vouch that their systems are producing electricity long after the 25-year life span. But eco-friendly consumers do ask what about solar panel … [Read more...]
Solar Panels In Winter: Supercharge Your System
Even though the bitter cold days we have been experiencing in California is nothing like the biting cold of the polar vortex that is plaguing the Midwest, we have been answering a lot of calls from concerned customers asking about their solar panels. The good news is that even when it is cold outside, your solar panels in Winter are still … [Read more...]
Electric Bill Increase: Intervention or Utility Bail-Out?
In Fall 2018, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a measure allowing California utilities, such as PG&E, to bill their customers to pay for future legal settlements stemming from the devastating 2017 California wildfires. This was signed while even larger flames continue to destroy the California landscape. Will this help or cause a electric … [Read more...]
Solar Battery Storage Systems
Solar battery storage systems are becoming more and more common. Once seen as something that was used only by people who were attempting to live off the grid, today we know that solar batteries are for everyone. When it comes to making a solar battery purchase, there are a few concepts important to think about to ensure you choose the right solar … [Read more...]
Solar Industry Highlights
As we cruise into 2019, like many industries, we like to review the solar in 2018. 2018 was chalk full of major changes and exciting solar developments, at home and abroad. Let’s review some of the solar industry highlights of the last year. Renewal of the Tax Incentive The federal ITC originally was established in 2005 (The Energy Policy Act) … [Read more...]
Energy Advisors: Experience Del Sol Energy
ENERGY ADVISERS These energy advisors are the faces that you are most likely going to run into out and about town. They are the active faces in the local Chamber of Commerce. People in local business networking groups, donating time at the Farmer’s Market, talking about solar technology at a local school STEAM event. Also the people who you will … [Read more...]
2018 Reader’s Choice Awards – “Best of”
A Thank You to Our Community As the year wraps up, many retailer and service companies in our local market excitedly await the publication of what is referred to as the 2018 Reader's Choice Awards “The Best Of.” The Best Of, is a local publication review of “the best” businesses located throughout the community. In our pocket of the Delta, two … [Read more...]
Commercial Solar Energy: Understanding The Changes
With the pending changes in California legislation, understanding solar options for commercial solar energy building owners and owners of multi-family homes is important. California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards are updated approximately every three years. With the next set of standards being rolled out in 2019, and compliance mandates in … [Read more...]
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