Choosing a local solar installer that’s based near you over a large-scale national company has many benefits for you as a solar shopper, including: Lower Prices According to a recent report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), large national solar installers quoted about $0.33/W higher for solar installations than local, smaller companies. For the […]

Many people assume summer is the best time to buy solar due to the warm summer days and hot, baking sun. However, spring is the best time. Although anytime is truly a wonderful time to install solar, spring installations come with added benefits. First, solar panels produce more efficiently at cooler temperatures. Spring allows for […]

A tariff is a tax on imports or exports. There are two kinds of taxes, those which are estimated as a settled rate on the item and those that are figured as a settled dollar sum. Trump’s tariff forces a 30% assessment on imported panels in year 1, which is desirable over a settled dollar […]

What is the Solar Investment Tax Credit? The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal income tax for anyone who purchases solar panels for their home or business. The amount credited is equal to 30% of the purchase price of your solar system. It’s not a Rebate or cash refund paid back […]

2017 saw a significant increase in Solar users, which is great news for those considering a switch to Solar in 2018.  “The Solar Income Tax Credit (ITC) has provided stability and growth since its initial passage in 2006.  In the last decade, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 68%.”    “The cost […]

2017 is coming to an end and New Year’s resolutions are in full swing, bringing to light new ways to save and plan for future investments.  Energy companies are also planning for 2018, which means significant rate hikes for loyal customers.  So, how do you plan to save your hard-earned money when your utility companies […]

While the Summer Season may be winding down and the cozy sweaters and Pumpkin Spice everything may be taking over, you might think that your evening swims in the family pool are ending as well, but that’s not necessarily the case. With CoolPV, you can extend your pool season utilizing the latest technology and your […]

2018 is fast approaching and with the New Year comes a long list of resolutions.  We resolve to save money, get organized, get healthy and we also revisit plans for long term investments.  If you’re a homeowner, then you know how valuable your home equity is for future financial planning and you have likely spent […]

With California’s ambitious goal to produce 100 percent renewable energy by 2045 on the table, solar panels are cropping up all over the state, and businesses, such as Brentwood’s Del Sol Energy, are fine-tuning their products to better meet the needs of utility users. One of the enhanced features Del Sol offers is a backup […]