Homes that are energy efficient require a smaller solar system than those that are not. Therefor, you should make as many efficiency upgrades to your home before you get a solar electric system… right!? Well, not necessarily. 10-15 years ago, the
Upon learning the cost of a solar system that will serve their needs, many San Diego homeowners decide to pull money from an underperforming investment (e.g. their brokerage account) in order to buy their system. Solar costs much less than
A residential solar electric system can be a great investment for homeowners that live within SDG&E territory, but it’s not for every homeowner. Cut through the jargon and the misinformation to learn the strategies you need in order to make
We’ve been in the residential solar industry since 2006, and have witnessed a lot. We install only within SDG&E territory, but oftentimes our friends and family in other areas ask us what to look out for. So here’s a list
The California solar electric industry has been around since the late 1970’s. In the early days, solar was mostly used for back-to-the-woods off-grid living, and illegal marijuana growing. Solar was very expensive. Solar became more accessible when it became economically
The rules take effect in 2020 for all new home construction and major renovations. Though it will increase the upfront cost of a new home (a little), overall it will decrease total monthly costs for the homeowner. Current estimates are
