Growing up in the 80s, the idea of saving the world was robust. There was talk of saving the whales, talk of protecting endangered species and a lot of talk about recycling. Very infrequently was there talk of solar. Why? The technology was out of reach for the average consumer. It was expensive, and it was difficult to find any sort of local … [Read more...]
Marin Clean Energy: #OptIN for #Green
Several months ago we had the opportunity to meet with our local MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, representatives. As the programming was rolled out in our neighboring communities, we stepped in to learn a bit more about how the MCE program could benefit our community. Our CEO Josh Aldrich asked some great questions when we met with our MCE … [Read more...]
Solar Maintenance : 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...]
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 Power International
We sing the song of “Educate-Educate-Educate” within the walls of our downtown Solar Showroom constantly. Solar Power International believes that the more educated people are on their solar investment, they will not only make the best choices for their needs, but they will feel more confident and excited about the investment. Education, we firmly … [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...]
Tesla News Update: The Latest Buzz
Just to premise this article, we do not sell Telsa products. We are not distributors, manufactures, or installers of Tesla solar products. However, due to an increasingly high number of questions we are getting from customers, we thought it was a good idea to touch briefly on Tesla. Here are the latest Tesla news update from the industry. The … [Read more...]
Solar Scams: The Sweet Promises & Words They Use
It seems that there is a constant battle in the solar industry. As a small, legitimate solar company – we find we are constantly having to educate our customers about the solar scam artists that infiltrate social media feeds and come knocking on their doors in the evening hours. We are also intimately aware that many of the ‘sweet words’ we see … [Read more...]
Compare Solar Companies: Things to Look For
When it comes time to compare solar companies, the bottom line on cost is frequently the “make-or-break” of a solar sale. The company that bids the lowest price frequently wins the sale. Although a lower sticker price may make a homeowner feel like they dodged a bullet on price-gouging, understanding what goes into the “bottom line” of a quote … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take To Install Solar Panels
A major ‘first’ question that customers ask after exploring various energy companies, selecting their solar panels and becoming committed to using solar energy, is “How long does it take to install solar panels?” With the excitement of the solar project and the soon-to-be financial savings of the newly installed solar system, the install process is … [Read more...]