A quick Google search on the “electric cars and the electric grid” will drown you in opinions on how many electric cars is too many, or not enough, in this great state of California. The electric car demand is not going anywhere any time soon, so it's important we ask the questions now. There are many myths that too many electric cars will cause … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take To Install Solar Panels
A major ‘first’ question that customers ask after exploring various energy companies, selecting their solar panels and becoming committed to using solar energy, is “How long does it take to install solar panels?” With the excitement of the solar project and the soon-to-be financial savings of the newly installed solar system, the install process is … [Read more...]
Solar System Maintenance: Low Doesn’t Mean NO
One aspect of solar that most homeowners and business owners appreciate is how low-maintenance their solar PV systems really are. Solar system maintenance is minimal, but what is required can't be skipped! After the short installation process, the day-to-day functioning of a household or business returns to normal. However, to ensure longevity of … [Read more...]
Solar Interconnection: What is It?
We have said it before and will probably say it again: we work hard to make solar interconnection installation look simple. We work hard with our Energy Advisers and installation teams to ensure that everyone has the training and access to necessary resources to make the solar experience simple, fluid and enjoyable. However, not all steps of the … [Read more...]
Solar Powered HVAC
Before becoming a card-carrying member of the solar community, I truly did not think of the solar industry as one that was saturated with gimmicks. However, the longer I have been immersed into the world of green energy, the more I have become acquainted with the many tactics people use to make their company stand out, or to make their sales … [Read more...]
California is 100% Committed to 100% Clean Energy
What will mark as a historic day in the history of California remaining as a leader in green energy, on September 10, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 100, layered with an unexpected executive order on clean energy. This legislation is historic as it completes the legislative transition to a fossil fuel-free electricity for California. SB … [Read more...]
Solar Design: Is My House Right For Solar?
With the long hot days of summer upon us, many people are walking into the downtown Showroom to learn a bit more about our residential solar design and installation services. We get questions about panels, manufacturers, and installation practices. Yet, the first question people ask more than anything else is, “Is my house a good house for … [Read more...]
Utility API and Its Importance in Solar
Like most home improvement projects, solar installation is a science. How we determine the system size, measure for install, and actually install the system is all based upon a series of calculations and numbers that guide our teams to a seamless installation. The first number start with, after your address and phone number, is a number that tells … [Read more...]
Solar Education
"We Can Do Better" We can do better. The one statement that seems to be on repeat in the Solar Showroom as of late is, “We can do better.” And this, fundamentally, is because we can do better in solar education. Let me explain. Solar is an industry people tend to fall in love with. And like most things you find a deep passion for, you soak up … [Read more...]
Solar Myths Examined
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...]
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