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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The Educational Solar Showroom The Del Sol Energy showroom is located in the heart of Brentwood’s Historic Downtown Corridor. With the door’s open to the public daily, we welcome everyone who is interested in exploring solar or comes in asking questions about solar energy. We recognize our educational showroom is a great place to […]
Read MoreRight 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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Because I find myself writing in circles about solar scams and “free Solar Contra Costa County” and “Free Solar,” today I found myself finding yet another solar scam. How many of you have seen the sponsored ad that talks about “The Self-Employed Energy Savings Program?” This sponsored Facebook ad is another example of “click bait” […]
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The mandate for solar on new homes built in California, starting in 2020, is now formally part of the state’s building code. This requirement is only for new homes built in California to include solar electric systems. This exciting mandate is the first of it’s type in the United States, making California the first state in […]
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If you are someone who follows what happens within our legislative bodies and are as passionate as we are about solar energy, you may be familiar with the California Solar Rights Bill, SB 288. This is an important bill for solar professionals and the community at large. The State Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and […]
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In early March, we were excited to see one of our partners, Enphase, give Del Sol Energy a ‘shout-out’ in their March 21, 2019 blog post titled, “Walking the Walk, or Why I Switched to Solar,” written by JD Dillon, VP of Marketing at Enphase Energy. For a mid-sized installer, this was a great reason […]
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Currently, to take advantage of solar energy, you must be a homeowner. Some landlords have taken steps to install PV panels on their rental properties, but that is far less common than many renters would like. This topic often brings many potential solar customers to come to us with questions regarding their rental property and […]
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The beginning of 2019 has been saturated with conversations about PG&E. From discussions surrounding the impact of PG&E’s bankruptcy and additional customer surcharges to the changes in how PG&E customers are charged. As a local solar provider, we have fielded many questions from customers looking for clarification. Here are answers to some of the most […]
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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 months, one topic […]
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