The California Energy Commission approved a measure to allow housing developers to build homes without solar panels. Over 30 bipartisan lawmakers endorsed the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) application to build its own large-scale community solar site. Passing the measure allows developers to bypass the new 2020 California Solar Mandate On January 1st, 2020 it […]
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) intends for consumers to be informed when going solar. To insure this they’ve released a Solar Consumer Protection Guide, which takes you on a journey throughout the ins and outs of the solar process. In California you can no longer enter into an agreement with a solar contractor for an […]
In 2005 the U.S. Government first offered solar tax credits to incentivize homeowners to transition to cleaner energy sources. Due to its increasing popularity the program was extended time and time again. However,[…]
All residential solar energy systems connect to the main electrical grid through their utility company. The weather is unpredictable, so you can’t rely on solar energy system as a sole power source. Otherwise on cloudy days or during the winter you wouldn’t be able to get the power you need to run your household. How […]
Despite import tariffs and changes to solar tax credits, solar energy has never been more popular than today. Homeowner’s continue to see the massive value in going solar. By switching to a cleaner energy source buyers can lower their monthly energy bills, while also increasing the value of their homes. If you own your home […]
All good things must come to an end and the Federal Solar Tax Credit is no different. But the end isn’t here just yet… In response to growing demand for cleaner energy sources the EPA established the Solar Tax Credit in 2005. Originally intended to last only through 2007, the program still continues to this […]
Summer is the most popular time for people to look into getting set-up with a solar energy system. Typically this coincides with when the first large electrical bill hits in late May or early June. Afterwards homeowners look for ways to alleviate this pain, with the clear answer being to go solar. What they didn’t […]