CCAs Offer Homeowners New Electricity Options, New Concerns
Currently, about 75% of the energy generated in California comes from three private utility companies: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), which serves much of Northern and Central California (including many of our customers) Southern California Edison in Los Angeles San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) in L.A. and Orange County While the above companies are […]
Solar Power Industry and Homeowners Ally to Advocate for Solar Energy
From the moment affordable residential solar power systems gave homeowners the ability to generate their own power, and not have to rely entirely on local utilities, there has been tension between solar cell manufacturers, energy utilities, and homeowners. Energy producers push for higher electricity prices and lower NEM rates, alleging that solar power system owners […]
How to Read Your PG&E or SMUD ‘True-Up’ Settlement Bill
When you have a solar power system installed on your home, not only does the amount of money you spend on electricity change significantly, but how you pay for electricity changes as well. After your system is switched on, you will continue to receive monthly statements from your utility company. These will indicate how much […]
What Do You Do If Your Solar Power Contractor Goes Out of Business?
A few years ago, residential solar power experienced a huge boom, thanks to the economic recovery as well as numerous federal and state subsidies that reduced costs for homeowners. Manufacturers and installation companies sprang up overnight to take advantage of the rapidly growing industry. However, increased competition and improved manufacturing efficiency resulted in shrinking costs […]
What Happens During a Home Solar Panel Installation?
Many homeowners express hesitance about having a solar power system installed on their home, simply because they’re unsure as to what the process involves. Will their home be disrupted by installers for days or weeks, with panels and construction materials cluttering up the yard? Will it take months to bring their system online? To help […]