The California bill that requires all new builds in California to have mandatory solar panels starting in 2020 is not news. May 2018 is when the news broke and there has been a consistent stream of confusion from customers ever since. What California Bill? California has become the first state in the country to require all new houses to have … [Read more...]
Environmental Health: Save the World With Solar
Growing up in the 80s, the idea of saving the world was robust. There was talk of saving the whales, talk of protecting endangered species and a lot of talk about recycling. Very infrequently was there talk of solar. Why? The technology was out of reach for the average consumer. It was expensive, and it was difficult to find any sort of local … [Read more...]
Marin Clean Energy: #OptIN for #Green
Several months ago we had the opportunity to meet with our local MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, representatives. As the programming was rolled out in our neighboring communities, we stepped in to learn a bit more about how the MCE program could benefit our community. Our CEO Josh Aldrich asked some great questions when we met with our MCE … [Read more...]
Solar Panel Install: Plan for The Fall
After spending the last 4 months melting in the summer heat, the autumn is a welcomed season. The brilliant golden, red and orange colors fill the horizon and cooler temperatures make venturing outside inviting once again. Fall is also the season when homeowner’s welcome cheaper electricity bills because air-conditioners are off. But, just … [Read more...]
Full Service Office: The Bottom Line
In this second article discussing the “bottom line” of a solar quote, we are addressing the impact of having a full-service office and store-front location. As introduced in previous articles, many customers look for the bottom line in every quote they are presented with. The final dollar amount they are committing to pay is frequently what … [Read more...]
Climate Disaster: A Global Urgency for Clean Energy
Headlines this week read, “Climate change Catastrophe” and “Dire Climate Warning” – begging the question, “Should we be concerned?” Early October came with an eye-opening report from the United Nations that the world must confront the threats of climate change to avoid looming disaster. Climate Disaster and The United Nations Report The United … [Read more...]
Solar Power International
We sing the song of “Educate-Educate-Educate” within the walls of our downtown Solar Showroom constantly. Solar Power International believes that the more educated people are on their solar investment, they will not only make the best choices for their needs, but they will feel more confident and excited about the investment. Education, we firmly … [Read more...]
Solar Installer Insurance: It’s a Big Deal
In a continued discussion of how solar quotes can vary widely between companies, today the focus will be on insurance. Insurance has the reputation of being a costly expenditure for homeowners and for businesses alike. Having appropriate solar installer insurance is critical for a healthy business. Many people maintain the ideology that insurance … [Read more...]
Solar Finance: Low-Income Families and the Solar Revolution
The residential solar industry has its roots in wealthy homeowners. The inception of the solar revolution meant that unless you had the cash to install solar panels, a homeowner did not install solar panels on their home. It has only been recently that most homeowners have been able to appreciate flexible solar finance options to have a solar … [Read more...]
Tesla News Update: The Latest Buzz
Just to premise this article, we do not sell Telsa products. We are not distributors, manufactures, or installers of Tesla solar products. However, due to an increasingly high number of questions we are getting from customers, we thought it was a good idea to touch briefly on Tesla. Here are the latest Tesla news update from the industry. The … [Read more...]