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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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The Top Five Benefits of Solar for Commercial Buildings

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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Investing in solar energy to prepare car dealerships for the shift to electric vehicles.

Preparing California for the Shift to Electric Vehicles

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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Working with Your General Contractor to Avoid Permitting Delays on Your New Home Build

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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Avoiding Title 24 Solar Mandate Permitting Delays

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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Northern California Farmers are Saving Money with Solar

There’s a growing trend all over Northern California- saving money on your crops with solar. Learn about one local farmer’s experience with DC Solar Electric.  Benefits of Solar + Farming  Agri-voltaics (or Solar Farming) is the process of utilizing solar panels on farmland.  Researchers have been studying solar farming extensively in recent years and there …

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The Top 3 Things To Know So You Are Not Fooled By PG&E’s Time-of-Use Peak Pricing Plans

Are you feeling slightly confused about PG&E’s changing Time-of-Use plans?  If you have solar, now is the time to be proactive or your rate plan may be automatically changed. We’re here to tell you how to mitigate the rising cost of electricity and protect your household or business during the changing specifications for Time-of-Use plans …

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