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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…
2023 Tax Breaks for Solar – Solar Investment Tax Credit
If you’re thinking about investing in solar for your home or business, now is the time to act! In addition to the many benefits and substantial savings solar brings it also comes with some pretty…
What you Need to Know about Solar ROI and Why You Need to Act Now!
Solar Incentives and Tax Credits in 2023 Currently, the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows taxpayers to take advantage of tax credits equal to 30% of the cost of a solar system. This credit is…
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…
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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.
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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.