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If you’re a homeowner in California, you’ve noticed that your utility bills are higher this year than they were last year, and considerably higher than they were five years ago. You’ve probably forgotten the lower bills you used to pay to keep your lights on. It’s no secret that California has some of the most expensive power in the country , topped only by Connecticut and Massachusetts in terms ...
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If you’re like any average homeowner, you’re probably not going to buy and install the components to construct your own solar panel system—it requires a ton of highly-specific knowledge and skills, usually only owned by master electricians or those with electrical engineering degrees. That means you’re going to choose a reputable, experienced and certified solar installer . With so many options on ...
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Regardless of what time of year it is, switching over to solar energy is a savvy investment in your home or business. Being able to harness the immense energy of the sun and put it to work powering your home can help you save a bundle on your energy costs. However, as the year ticks by and seasons change, the amount energy your panels produce will change along with it. It’s extremely important to ...
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Residential solar is mainstream and here to stay, and in neighborhoods across California it has become the norm. By now, if you own a home without solar you are falling behind on the benefits that solar technology offers. You must know not just one homeowner with solar, but probably many from neighbors, friends, family to acquaintances as well. With California having an abundance of sunshine, ...
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The longest day of the year and first day of summer is coming on June 21, otherwise known as the Summer Solstice 1 , bringing on the season of abundance of sunshine, swimming, air conditioning, and barbecues. With the triple digit weather upon us and the uncontrollable result of high electric bills; it is important to somehow forecast how much to budget to cover the cost of your electrical ...
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Solar has become so popular that you now know many people such as neighbors, co-workers, family and friends who have started to save money on their electric bill. So, the question remains; if you have not adopted solar, what has stopped you from making the move? If you had every intention to adopt solar in 2017, but didn’t; there is no time like the present to consider the advantages of switching ...
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The solar industry has exploded to quickly become the number one source of new electricity generation in the country, even more than natural gas and coal power. While solar has a long way to go before it becomes the top producer of electricity annually, the advancements in technology and great incentives from both the federal and California state government have made now a great time to make the ...
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It should come as no surprise that California leads the United States when it comes to solar energy. Not only does the majority of our state get showered with sunlight for the vast majority of the year, but the state government has provided numerous cost-saving incentives to get away from traditional solar power and switch to clean, renewable power. Soon, California residents may have an ...
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In a state like California which gets doused in solar energy for the vast majority of the year, nearly every home or business owner could benefit significantly from mounting solar panels on their roof. There is a system for just about everybody, ranging from smaller more affordable systems for homes to large, high-efficiency setups that can provide even the most robust business with the power they ...
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It’s actually not uncommon at all for those who purchase solar panel systems to wish to expand in the years immediately after, particularly those who only get a system that’s about equal to their current consumption at the time. Expanding a roof-mounted or ground-based solar array by adding additional panels can help you generate more electricity and keep your savings at a maximum, but is it even ...
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It’s no secret that agriculture is a huge portion of California’s economy, and the nutrient-rich soil of our Central Valley produces a wide variety of crops. However, no plant-grown crop is bigger for our state than Almonds. One local producer, Golden Empire Shelling, recently made the decision to switch over to solar power in order to keep costs down by earning credits during the growing season ...
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California public utility officials recently took a giant step forward in encouraging residents to be wise with their electricity. In January of this year, the California Public Utilities Commission voted to adopt guidelines for establishing time-of-use electricity rates, which encourage smart use of electricity by charging more for electricity during peak usage hours and less for power during ...
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Over a million American families and businesses have made the switch to solar , while thousands more are joining the movement with each passing day. People throughout the country are taking advantage of solar power to save money, gain energy independence, lower their carbon footprint, as well as create millions of jobs in the solar industry. One of the most common questions we get at SunPower by ...
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Many people believe cloudy skies result in less solar energy produced due to the lack of sunlight. Fortunately, that could be further from the truth. In many of the world’s cloudiest cities, it is clear that their residents are producing an ample amount of solar power. For example, Germany has become a global leader in solar by generating about 7.5% of their net electricity consumption, despite ...
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According to Gallup, two in three Americans want the U.S. to increase its production of domestic energy by using solar power, wind, and natural gas. Less than a third of respondents to the survey believe the U.S. should increase their coal production, and another 46 thought the U.S. should focus on expanding oil production. The survey found that these responses varied by both political affiliation ...
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