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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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 […]
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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 drives out […]
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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 happens with the panels […]
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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 […]
Read MoreIn 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. Intervention or a Bail-Out? The bill was written […]
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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 […]
Read MoreEven if you have solar on your roof, these energy saving tips will help you with your winter utility bill. Turn your Thermostat down: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, turning your thermostat down by 1 degree can cut your heating bill by 1 percent. Get a Smart Thermostat: A smart thermostat will automatically […]
Read MoreAs 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 highlights of the last year. Renewal of the Tax Incentive The federal ITC originally was established in 2005 (The […]
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