The benefits of solar for commercial/industrial buildings are numerous. But the price tag of the initial investment may create tunnel vision, preventing a clear view of the long-term ROI. Let’s broaden the field of vision by looking at the top five benefits of installing solar panels on your commercial buildings. 1. Increase Cash Flow with […]
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The United States experiences more power outages than any other developed country. The estimates vary regarding how many households are affected annually due to these outages, but let’s say it’s a lot. And given our nation’s outdated grid system, extreme weather events, and other disaster-related outages (such as wildfires), power outages are not likely to
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When it comes to powering your home, a consistent power source is a necessity – whether you’re receiving it from the grid, a solar system, or both. Blackouts caused by extreme weather or public safety power shut-offs can be incredibly frustrating, derail your business, and potentially be life-threatening. Unfortunately, they are becoming more frequent as
Once you decided to go solar, your relationship with PG&E changed. Instead of receiving a monthly bill for your energy use, you’re now receiving an annual statement called a True-Up Bill. This bill is sent at the end of each solar billing cycle, which occurs at the end of your first year as a solar
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If you’re interested in solar and considering installing solar photovoltaic (solar PV) panels on your commercial building or residence, then it’s crucial to understand Net Energy Metering 3 (NEM 3.0). First, it’s essential to understand what Net Metering is and how it can help you reduce your monthly electrical bill using the energy generated by
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If you’ve been on the fence about investing in solar panels for your residence or commercial building, we’re here to tell you that now is a truly great time to invest in solar. While that may sound like a sales pitch, it’s the truth. Thanks to something called the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), 2022
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While enjoying all the benefits of having solar, there is one isolated setback to just solar only. 98% of the solar in the world is grid-tied. This means with no grid power, your system is unable to operate without power to the inverters due to a Public Safety Power Shut-Off or a regular outage. Solar
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PG&E customers will be hit with another 9% rate increase early this year, according to an article in siliconvalley.com. The estimated changes in average electric and gas rates are part of PG&E’s “annual true-up” with the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC). PG&E states that the hike in monthly bills is primarily due to their efforts
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Going solar in 2022 is a great decision after PG&E rates went up 8% this year. Plus, this is the last year that the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) will be 26% for homeowners! The credit will be reduced to 22% in 2023 and will go down to 10% in 2024. Claiming this substantial tax
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The dentist of a medium-sized practice in Northern California had recently moved to a new location and purchased a lot of equipment for his practice. He knew his electricity bill was going to go up substantially because of this. Even though he felt going solar would be a great solution, he was still concerned that
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