Early 2018 was filled with a lot of rumors, misinformation and flat-out confusion over pending changes to solar with the new administration. One of the largest points of discussion was that of the Solar Tax Credit or Solar Tax Incentives. The bill was renewed in 2015 by Congress – as it was seen as a landmark initiative to support the … [Read more...]
Don’t Damage Your Roof!
Going solar typically entails a lot of focus on the panel you are going to get installed on the roof, how much money you are going to save, and how quickly your panels will be installed. And we agree! These are all important facets of getting a new residential solar installation. Plus, install dates and money in your pocket are exciting aspects … [Read more...]
True Up Bill Terror Stories
Once you go solar, billing with your designated utility changes. Most of our customers are also utility customers of PG&E, one of the three major utility companies in California. A good solar installation company will walk you through what to expect with your bills when you go solar and introduce what is known as a True Up bill. However, we … [Read more...]
Smart Inverter and Updates on Rule 21 and Smart Inverters
For a smart inverter, now we must consider Rule 21 which governs interconnections made to California's investor owned utilities. As well as those regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, such as PG&E, or SCE in Southern, California and SDG&E in San Diego. Rule 21 outlines the interconnection agreement homeowners and … [Read more...]
PG&E Rate Increase
Another Predicted PG&E Rate Increase for Customers One of the benefits that most solar companies will introduce to new or potential customers is the idea of “owning your own utility” – meaning, that as time passes and the finance option selected for the initial construction of installing the residential or commercial solar installation, any … [Read more...]
Why Solar Design is important!
A Solar Designer Makes A Difference When our Energy Advisers are out in the field, many customers openly ask what makes our company different than any other solar company out there. We speak highly of the value of using a local solar company, the product lines we carry and the warranties that come with the products. We also touch on the value … [Read more...]
The Truth About Solar Scams
Like many other industries that has suffered from unscrupulous companies, or individual salesmen, the solar industry is no different. Fly-by-night companies, unethical salesmen, and flat out lies have put the solar industry into the category of shady business and caused solar panel scams. Luckily, as the solar industry has settled, many of the … [Read more...]
Why Solar Energy is Important
The terms “solar,” “green energy” and “renewable energy” are words that seemed to have long played out their value in the United States. When words or phrases inundate the media, the public at large starts to disregard the significance of the message associated with the word. Psychology tells us that when we become desensitized to something, … [Read more...]
Solar Power for Camping
Summer months mean summer break for the kids in schools, vacations, long summer nights, and for many families, camping trips! At the Solar Showroom, one of the questions that our customers ask us is if we “go solar” when it comes to solar power for camping. And although Amazon and other resellers have some great solar solutions for camping trips, … [Read more...]
How Many Solar Panels to Charge a Tesla?
A week doesn’t pass by without the phone ringing and a local customer asking about Tesla solar panels or the Tesla Powerwall. We are asked quite often how many solar panels to charge a Tesla? Although we welcome the phone calls, many customers are surprised to hear that not only is Tesla not the only solar option they have, but there are better … [Read more...]
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