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What you Need to Know about Solar ROI and Why You Need to Act Now!
Investing in solar energy is an essential move for those looking to save on costs, increase property value, and reduce their carbon footprint. Solar customers enjoy quick return on investment and a swift payback period…
Net Energy Metering 2: Lock It Till They Drop It
Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a program in California that allows homeowners who generate their own electricity with solar to be credited for any excess energy they produce and send back to the grid. NEM…
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…
HOW Solar Saves You Money During the Holidays!
With all the Christmas lights, decorations, and increased power use for the holidays, it’s good to be the one that has solar. That’s you. No? Then what are you waiting for? This year, give yourself…
Remembering Patrick Criss-Harvey
Today, we are remembering our dear friend and colleague Patrick Criss-Harvey. On November 9th, 2022, Partick was involved in a fatal car accident, and his loss will forever leave a hole in our hearts. If…
Getting HOA Approval to Install Solar on Your Home
Just as HOAs can be good (no neighbors with junk cars in their yards or overgrown weeds), they can also be a huge pain. Unfortunately, for some homeowners, this pain included the restriction against installing…
What Does the Inflation Reduction Act do for Clean Energy?
Many people want to make their homes and businesses more environmentally friendly, and often the only thing stopping them is the expense. But now, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, there are more…
PSA: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and Other Solar News
After almost a year and a half of debates, on August 7th, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The act is known as H.R.5376 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and…
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Helpful Videos
Get helpful knowledge from our videos featuring our experts who have over 35 years in the construction and solar industry. Some of the topics include the top things to consider, as well as the importance of a solar storage system and more.
How Solar Works
Want to understand the solar panel basics. DC Solar Electric uses solar panels that are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC) power. Find out what happens next and learn how solar works.