Even 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 […]
Read MoreENERGY ADVISERS These are the faces that you are most likely going to run into out and about town. These are the active faces in the local Chamber of Commerce, local business networking groups, donating time at the Farmer’s Market, talking about solar technology at a local school STEAM event or who you will be […]
Read MoreWhen 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 […]
Read MoreA Thank You to Our Community As the year wraps up, many retailer and service companies in our local market excitedly await the publication of what is referred to as “The Best Of.” The Best Of, is a local publication review of “the best” businesses located throughout the community. In our pocket of the Delta, […]
Read MoreWith the pending changes in California legislation, understanding solar options for commercial building owners and owners of multi-family homes is important. California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards are updated approximately every three years. With the next set of standards being rolled out in 2019, and compliance mandates in 2020, now is the time to take steps […]
Read MoreWhen cost of living is high and there are increases from the utility company on the rise, we all begin to look for ways to save money. Solar has long been proven a solution for homeowners and business owners. Savings from owning a residential or solar panel installation are immediate. Plus, they allow you to […]
Read MoreGoing solar is an ideal way to begin saving money and to invest in clean, renewable energy. With California’s energy mandates outlining California to be greenhouse emission neutral by 2045, solar panels are an important piece of the energy puzzle. But, even after we choose to have solar panels installed on our homes or businesses, […]
Read MoreIf you live anywhere near us, you know that the rainy days of winter are upon us. For our friends a bit farther north, the rain drops are transformed into layers of snow. Either way, the weather has changed, and the bright, dry sunny days of summer are long gone. With the temperature changes, a […]
Read MoreA Very Solar Holiday It is the time of year where people pull out their ladders and begin to line their homes with beautiful holiday lights. Many families also include festive blow-up animations on their front lawn and add intricate figurines outlines in colorful bulbs on their rooftops. The outcome is festive and make the […]
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