2020 California Solar Mandate for New Homes

You may know that solar energy is popular in California but what you probably didn’t know is that by 2020 all new homes must have solar panels installed. Title 24, the State’s energy-efficient building standard was updated in March of 2018 to require solar install in newly built homes. It has been called the 2020 California Solar Mandate.

If you are new to solar, you may be asking if the 2020 California Solar Mandate is going to be a good thing and if this will increase home buyer cost?

How to Determine Your Solar Savings

When homeowners hear solar savings, they have expectations that they’ll instantly be flush with extra cash. However, solar panels take time to acquire energy from the sun and produce energy for your home. This means that as more time goes on, homeowners will start to see more solar savings with reduced or completely eliminated electricity bills.

Homeowners Guide to Solar Installation

As a homeowner considering a solar installation, it is helpful to know the process of panel installation. After signing your contract there is a 5 step process that happens before your solar panels are even installed on your roof. You have the right to the information involved in the process. Therefore, we have created a 5 Step Guide for you to know what to expect with your solar installation.

New SCE Time of Use Rate Periods Designed to Decrease Benefit of Solar (TOU Explained)

Southern California Edison is about to make a big change in the way it charges its customers, and it will have a huge effect on the economics of adding solar to their homes.

4 Things to Consider Prior to Solar Installation

When considering a new residential solar installation, many people are curious about how soon they can start generating energy and saving money. There are 4 factors that immediately stand out which will affect not only your production of solar energy but your savings as well.

Solar Panels and Electric Vehicles

“Will my Solar Panels also charge my Electric Vehicle?”

This is a question often asked by customers new to solar panels and electric vehicles. The answer is, yes!

Choosing a Solar Contractor

How does a solar power contractor define success? We define success by quality installations and happy customers.

How Long Solar Panels Last

Many homeowners are new to the process, not sure whether they’ll have high maintenance fees or if they’re at risk for additional replacement costs more often than they’d like. The truth is that homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief. Solar panels last a lot longer than you’d think.

The Best Roof Type For Solar

Installing solar panels on these different roof varieties necessitates different installation techniques, but experts can safely and efficiently install a brand new solar power system on any kind of residential or even commercial roof.

Understanding the Solar Tariff

At the beginning of 2019, the U.S. imposed a number of tariffs, including imported solar panels and solar cells. This tariff was set at 30%. Every indication is that the U.S. is working to lower these tariffs soon