Solar panels are a fantastic long-term investment to help keep energy costs down while reducing carbon footprint. Many potential buyers feel the roadblock to owning a solar system is the initial cost. Luckily, for those buyers along the West Coast, California offers a wide-range of incentives to help reduce that cost of admission for solar … [Read more...]

Summer is probably the most enjoyable of all seasons. When one thinks of summer, scenes involving beaches, vacations, and outings come into mind. Unfortunately, when summer is upon us, we also experience terrible spikes in the temperature and humidity. To augment this, we usually let our air conditioning work double time. This also means that it … [Read more...]

Great news! The solar investment tax credit has been extended at its current rate of 26% for the next two years. The ITC extension has been supported by not only those within the solar industry but also countless outside of it, including congressional leaders and a group of bipartisan mayors. As noted by Energy Storage Association CEO Kelly … [Read more...]

  Modern generators trace all the way back to 1831 and provide that secondary source of electricity to homes, businesses, hospitals, restaurants, schools, and other establishments when the power is out. If you’re currently experiencing frequent power outages, installing a Generac generator may be the next smart move. In this blog, we’ll … [Read more...]

In the past several years, whole-house battery backup has been hailed the wave of the future. Battery backup for homes is still new, but it’s the type of technology that benefits everyone (even those who don’t use it yet). Take this example for instance: It’s a hot summer day, and the demand for power is high. Everyone’s air conditioning is … [Read more...]

Mandatory Evacuations and Canceled Power Shut-Offs California is once again struggling to contain fires that are devasting its residents. On October 28, approximately 70,000 residents were ordered to evacuate their homes and businesses in Orange County, California. In the Bay Area, power was shut off to several thousand customers. The … [Read more...]

What to know before adding solar panels Going solar can change your utility bill, improve your carbon footprint, and improve your home’s value. Adding solar panels is full of advantages but that doesn’t mean you should dive in without doing research. Here’s what you should know before adding solar panels to your property. Solar capacity is … [Read more...]

3 Things to Know About California's Rolling Blackouts (and How to Protect Your Home!)  California’s rolling blackouts were in the news all last week as the state’s electrical power grid crumpled under triple-digit temperatures. With millions out of power, here’s what you need to know about the rolling blackouts underway and how you can protect … [Read more...]

COVID 19 Impact on Residential Energy Usage With stay-at-home orders imposed all over the country since March, it’s no surprise that residential energy usage increased above normal. With working from home, streaming, and progressively warmer months, people are experiencing an increase in their usage and their energy bills. But how much has it … [Read more...]