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Winter’s Impact on Solar: Navigating Snowy Weather Conditions and Maximizing Energy Storage

As the winter season approaches, it’s important to know the tips and tricks to get the maximum energy possible from your solar system. Join us as we explain how snow impacts solar energy production and energy storage and what you can do about it. Will Snow Affect a Solar System? The short answer is yes, […]

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How to Get the Most out of Your Solar Investment Even When the Sun’s Not Out

Solar energy offers a cash-positive, sustainable solution to our growing energy needs. Let’s get right into it so you can understand your options and how you can get the most out of your solar investment. During daylight hours, your solar panels operate at peak performance, converting sunlight into clean, renewable energy. Energy production soars during

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Revealing the Grid Instability in California: What the Big Power Companies Don’t Want You to Know

California’s grid is failing. In September of 2020, the state experienced its first set of rolling blackouts in nearly 20 years. Since then, out-of-date infrastructure, increased demand, and extreme heat continue to contribute to the grid’s failure. As grid instability continues to become a pressing concern, so does the need for a reliable alternative. Customers

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New Construction Homes: California Title 24 Solar Mandate

The California Title 24 solar mandate requires the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on all new residential construction projects. This mandate affects new construction homes and existing homes undergoing substantial upgrades. The state says that this new initiative is in support of its commitment to making 50% of its electricity from renewable energy sources

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2023 CEC Energy Code Requires – Solar Plus Storage

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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Everything You Need to Know About NEM 3.0

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

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