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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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 …