If you’re considering investing in solar for your next project, you may no longer have a choice. The California Energy Commission (CEC) panel unanimously voted to require solar and battery energy storage systems for new commercial buildings and high-rise residential constructions. As of 2023, California is the first state to require both Photovoltaic (PV) solar …
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If you’re thinking about investing in solar for your home or business, now is the time to act! In addition to the many benefits and substantial savings solar brings it also comes with some pretty significant tax breaks. One of the biggest tax incentives for solar customers is the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This …
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Solar Incentives and Tax Credits in 2023 Currently, the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows taxpayers to take advantage of tax credits equal to 30% of the cost of a solar system. This credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction from the income tax you owe that year. The Payback Period The amount of money you save …
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Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a program in California that allows homeowners who generate their own electricity with solar to be credited for any excess energy they produce and send back to the grid. NEM also helps to promote the growth of the solar industry in California. As the amount of solar power being produced …
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California regulators are cutting payments granted to solar customers for the excess power they generate and instead passing the savings onto PG&E. In a unanimous decision, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has voted to pass NEM 3.0. This decision affects customers of PG&E, SDG&E, and SCE. Customers with solar systems will receive roughly 8 …
With all the Christmas lights, decorations, and increased power use for the holidays, it’s good to be the one that has solar. That’s you. No? Then what are you waiting for? This year, give yourself a holiday present and upgrade your home to solar. With what you invest upfront, you’ll save money for years. And …
Today, we are remembering our dear friend and colleague Patrick Criss-Harvey. On November 9th, 2022, Partick was involved in a fatal car accident, and his loss will forever leave a hole in our hearts. If you had the honor of knowing Patrick, then you know one of his great strengths was the ability to build …
Just as HOAs can be good (no neighbors with junk cars in their yards or overgrown weeds), they can also be a huge pain. Unfortunately, for some homeowners, this pain included the restriction against installing solar on their homes. But if you’re a homeowner living in California, you have a law on your side that …
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Many people want to make their homes and businesses more environmentally friendly, and often the only thing stopping them is the expense. But now, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, there are more financial incentives to help make these clean energy projects more affordable for many of us. This act is the largest …
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After almost a year and a half of debates, on August 7th, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The act is known as H.R.5376 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and is over 700 pages of IRS staffing, corporate taxes, healthcare, and energy regulations. With nearly $370 billion dedicated to promoting …
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