New legislation woven into California's building code has mandated that nearly all new homes have solar, starting in January of 2020. The new building mandates are designed to help California meet green energy goals, which aim for 50% of all energy being used in California to come from a renewable source in 2030 and 100% by 2045. This building … [Read more...]
They say Solar Energy is Eco-friendly but what about its waste?
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 … [Read more...]
Finding A Happy Middle Ground with PG&E
Recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that would allow local utilities to charge their customers to offset costs and expenses associated with the 2017, and now 2018, wildfires. Like many people, when we first read the reports, we were concerned. If PG&E could pass on these costs to their customers with rate increases, the already … [Read more...]
High Electricity Bill After Solar
One of the main reasons many of our customers make the decision to install solar panels on their home is to save money. With consistent increases in utility bills, residential solar panels are a surefire strategy to help families save money. Yet, as residential solar installers, we have seen many cases where people get their True-Up bill at the … [Read more...]
Enphase Energy Press Release Highlight Del Sol Energy CEO Statement
October 24, 2018, Enphase Energy, Inc., a global energy technology company and world’s leading supplier of solar microinverters, announced that their Enphase Energized AC Modules have been installed by 330 solar contractors in the U.S. since their release in October 2017. Del Sol Energy is one of the proud solar contractors utilizing the new … [Read more...]
Fall Leaves Mean Messy Solar Panels
The warm days and cool evenings of Fall often do not begin to visit the Northern, California enclave of East Contra Costa County until late October. We are always happy with daily temperatures that sit in the low 80s and enjoy the colors changing in the trees. Yet, when the cooler days hit in December, the golden leaves on the trees slowly twirl … [Read more...]
