It is not very often that green energy and a solar provider can take part in a community challenge. But, the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge is one we are excited to be a part of! Contra Costa County has made a commitment to the well-being of our Contra Costa communities - and one-way well-being is measured is through the overall health … [Read more...]
Enphase Ensemble: The Introduction
Ensemble is energy management technology. This is from Enphase which enables solar, storage, and the grid to seamlessly work together to ensure clean, reliable, economical and safe energy. Ensemble is our technological solution for the future of energy. There are smart homes equipped to respond to your presence, to your preferences, to your ideals. … [Read more...]
Commercial Solar Power: Now is the Time to Go Green
Right now is an ideal time for business owners, and building owners, to transition to clean, renewable energy. From agricultural businesses to manufacturing, or even retail spaces, solar energy is a powerful solution. Most business owners see an immediate increase in cash-flow and benefit from generous tax incentives. However, there are some … [Read more...]
New Home Construction in California
Solar Panel Regulation A law, that was greatly debated throughout the winter months in California, was passed into state legislation requiring all new home construction in california to be fitted with solar panels producing renewable energy. This new building standard is considered bold - even a “quantum leap” by Robert Raymer, a technical … [Read more...]
Government Solar Program
When 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 control for the constant cost of … [Read more...]
A Very Solar Holiday
A 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 holiday … [Read more...]
Energy Market – The Time To Embrace Solar Energy
If you follow the solar news circuit, 2018 was often touted as “The Year of Electricity.” And although the phrase is quite marketable and catchy, it is hard to tell if 2018 really was “The Year of Electricity” until we could sit back and see what 2018 looked like. And according to the International Energy Agency, 2018 was transformed by the rise … [Read more...]
History of Solar Power: More Than Science
Solar is not a new technology. There is a true history of solar power. It has been around for decades. Although it was not until the 1980s when the technology became accessible to business owners and homeowners, solar panels have had a rich history. When looking at the solar panels of days passed, we often look at the science. But what we do not … [Read more...]
Climate Disaster: A Global Urgency for Clean Energy
Headlines this week read, “Climate change Catastrophe” and “Dire Climate Warning” – begging the question, “Should we be concerned?” Early October came with an eye-opening report from the United Nations that the world must confront the threats of climate change to avoid looming disaster. Climate Disaster and The United Nations Report The United … [Read more...]
Solar Finance: Low-Income Families and the Solar Revolution
The residential solar industry has its roots in wealthy homeowners. The inception of the solar revolution meant that unless you had the cash to install solar panels, a homeowner did not install solar panels on their home. It has only been recently that most homeowners have been able to appreciate flexible solar finance options to have a solar … [Read more...]
