Buying a Home with Solar Panels – What You Should Know
As of January 1st, 2020, all new homes built in California are required to have solar panels installed during construction. But many prospective homeowners are buying homes with solar panels purchased or leased by the homeowner. These homes have increased value over comparable homes without solar power systems, so home buyers can expect to pay […]
Building a New Home in California? You’ll Need a Solar Power System.
Back in 2018, the California Building Standards Commission approved a mandate that changes Title 24 of the state’s building codes. The code change requires all new homes built in the state of California to have solar power systems installed on them. As of January 1st, 2020, that requirement goes into effect. Capital City Solar has […]
Free Solar Power – Why It Doesn’t Exist
Recently, there has been a flurry of ads on Facebook and other social media sites touting offers for “free electricity.” Usually, these ads claim that PG&E, the local county, California, or the federal government will cover the cost of installing a solar power system. In other instances, a clickbait-style ad teases the potential for getting […]
The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit: What It Is & How to Claim It
For most homeowners, the biggest motivators for buying into home solar power are the rising energy rates being charged by PG&E, SMUD, and other utilities. This goes double for anyone being transitioned to time-of-use rates. On average, our customers see energy bills drop by at least 75% after installing a solar power system. But, there […]
Should You Buy a Home Battery System, and What are the Best Options?
In the last decade, prices for high-capacity lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries have dropped by 80%. This has had a profound impact on the affordability of phones, laptops, and other portable high-tech devices. It’s also meant that that home battery solutions, once only within the financial reach of big businesses and some wealthy individuals, are now […]