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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A large dental office located in Northern California realized that it would be highly advantageous to go solar because of their exorbitant PG&E bills. They had the right location and sunlight, but there was a problem. They needed a new roof. Because of this, they thought they would have to postpone solar installation for a couple
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Are you ready to make a change and find a cost-effective solution to reducing your energy bill? Instead of relying on the grid and throwing away thousands of dollars due to the continuous rise of energy prices, you can use a natural resource, like the golden globe in the sky. By utilizing renewable energy, you
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A Guide for Auto Dealerships Governor Newsom’s 2020 Executive Order N-79-20 set a course to end the sales of internal combustion passenger vehicles, commonly known as the common car, by 2035. Automotive dealerships regularly consume an average of 18% more electricity compared to typical office buildings. This causes a significant increase to already astronomical utility
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Your General Contractor is your go-to when it comes to knowing important deadlines for your new home build, but with Title 24 Solar Mandate so new in the industry, you may find that you need to have a heavier hand to ensure that all the permits are submitted on time. There is nothing worse than
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Through this revolutionary method, vineyards and organic farms can easily diversify their income by generating renewable energy and continuing to use their land for agriculture, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Northern California farmers are facing more pressure and competition from larger growers. DC Solar Electric works with vineyards and organic farms to design solar
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Understanding the challenges non-profits face Non-profit organizations have the unique opportunity to look outside the box for their solar financing and often turn their needs into new opportunities to reach further into their community and beyond. Here are a few ways nonprofits can help fund their solar project. Utilize an outside source: Non-profit organizations can
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When California’s Title 24, Section 6 Solar Mandate went into effect on January 1, 2020, a whole new level of permitting requirements were added to the general contractor’s responsibilities. And, let’s face it, a whole new level of headache! Meeting all of the solar mandate compliance requirements is pretty challenging. If the solar permit package
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