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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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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