What will mark as a historic day in the history of California remaining as a leader in green energy, on September 10, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 100, layered with an unexpected executive order on clean energy. This legislation is historic as it completes the legislative transition to a fossil fuel-free electricity for California. SB … [Read more...]
Solar Design: Is My House Right For Solar?
With the long hot days of summer upon us, many people are walking into the downtown Showroom to learn a bit more about our residential solar design and installation services. We get questions about panels, manufacturers, and installation practices. Yet, the first question people ask more than anything else is, “Is my house a good house for … [Read more...]
Utility API and Its Importance in Solar
Like most home improvement projects, solar installation is a science. How we determine the system size, measure for install, and actually install the system is all based upon a series of calculations and numbers that guide our teams to a seamless installation. The first number start with, after your address and phone number, is a number that tells … [Read more...]
Solar Education
"We Can Do Better" We can do better. The one statement that seems to be on repeat in the Solar Showroom as of late is, “We can do better.” And this, fundamentally, is because we can do better in solar education. Let me explain. Solar is an industry people tend to fall in love with. And like most things you find a deep passion for, you soak up … [Read more...]
Solar Myths Examined
When I came into the solar industry, I never realized that it was an industry of fable, myth and mystery. I saw it as a construction-based industry that was based upon science, technology and education. However, the longer I have been in the field and the deeper I find myself embedded in the business, I have found I spend many hours a week … [Read more...]
Solar Building Codes
Building and Fire Code Matters Recently we have seen an influx of customers walking into our showroom with a wave of questions outside the typical realm of questions people bring to the table. The most eye-opening question is, “Can you look at our plan sets? I am not sure they are to code.” Our first response is, “OF COURSE code … [Read more...]
Solar Power System: Is Too Much Solar A Concern?
In early summer, the California Independent System Operator, who is one of two wholesale electricity centers in California, reported that due to renewable power plants having to shut down energy production because the California solar power system is producing more energy than the state and its homeowners need. A report from early June 2018 states … [Read more...]
Do Not Forget To Update Your Insurance
Installing a solar system on your home or commercial property is considered a construction upgrade to your home. A solar system install requires design and engineering, permitting through the City or County and then final inspection through the City or County providing the construction permits. Most solar providers and install teams … [Read more...]
An Update on the Solar Tax Credit
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...]
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