Solar Tax Credit The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit that allows homeowners and business owners to deduct 30% of the total cost of installing a solar energy system from their federal taxes. The tax incentive initiative was implemented to support the dependency of renewable energy and has helped annual solar installation […]
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It is not very often that green energy and a solar provider can take part in a community challenge. But, the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge is one we are excited to be a part of! Contra Costa County has made a commitment to the well-being of our Contra Costa communities – and one-way well-being is […]
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Ensemble is the energy management technology from Enphase that enables solar, storage and the grid to seamlessly work together to ensure clean, reliable, economical and safe energy. Ensemble is our technological solution for the future of energy. We see smart homes equipped to respond to your presence, to your preferences, to your ideals. We see […]
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Right now is an ideal time for business owners, and building owners, to transition to clean, renewable energy. From agricultural businesses to manufacturing, or even retail spaces, solar energy is a powerful solution. Most business owners see an immediate increase in cash-flow and benefit from generous tax incentives. However, there are some important factors for […]
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Solar Panel Regulation A law, that was greatly debated throughout the winter months in California, was passed into state legislation requiring all new home construction in the state to be fitted with solar panels producing renewable energy. This new building standard is considered bold – even a “quantum leap” by Robert Raymer, a technical director […]
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There are many questions you should ask any solar company when exploring solar options. Doing your due diligence before the installation ensures your understanding of quality, workmanship and avoid future problems. We have listed the top questions you should ask before you make your selection. How much does a solar electric system cost? The cost […]
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Over the last few months, we have written frequently about solar scams. Between the door-knockers, cart chasers at Home Depot and social media scams, consumers are battling through layers of scammers before they can connect with a legitimate player in the solar industry. Not only is this harmful for the industry at large, it is […]
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When we make the decision to go solar, we think that our PG&E bill will never be higher than $0. And, for the most part, that can be true. Assuming your new residential or commercial solar system was built to completely offset your energy usage, your solar PG&E bill should be quite small. But, there […]
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PG&E has notified customers throughout Northern California that they will be susceptible to planned outages during the coming fire season. This is causing uncertainty and anxiety among customers who do not know when they will lose their power. It also brings a whole host of other issues that people will need to plan for i.e. […]
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New legislation woven into California’s building code has mandated that nearly all new homes have solar, starting in January of 2020. The new building mandates are designed to help California meet green energy goals, which aim for 50% of all energy being used in California to come from a renewable source in 2030 and 100% […]
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