Biggest Mistake When Buying A Home With Solar
The thought of buying a home with solar panels gets people excited. Everyone loves the idea of generating their electricity and paying lower electric bills. They typically do not grasp the limitations of the system and use electricity liberally.
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Going Solar If Your Bill Is Low
One of the main motivations for going solar is the expectation of a lower electric bill. But some homeowners are fortunate enough to already have an electric bill of less than $110. What about them? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, that’s the national average for residential
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Is The SGIP Still Available?
A part of California’s success with solar energy has been the popularity of the Self Generation Incentive Program. The SGIP provides incentives for California homeowners to install energy storage systems. But with its popularity, is the SGIP still available, and if so for how long?
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Do You Really Save Money With Solar Panels?
If any product or service promises to save you “boatloads of money” you should probably be skeptical. We have seen solar energy grow in popularity over the past decade and with it some pretty outlandish claims. So with all the hype out there regarding this technology, do you really save money with solar panels?
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Who Is Eligible For SGIP?
California’s Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is designed to help homeowners living in these impacted areas considered Fire Zones, to cover most of the costs associated with installing a home battery. This state initiative is a program paid for and available to the utility ratepayers of SDG&E, SoCal Gas, SCE, and PG&E.
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How Much Does A 3×5 Solar Panel Cost?
Like most things part of a system, many costs come into play when breaking down the price of one component. Labor, operational costs, and additional electrical equipment, such as inverters are what determine the final price. Unless you’re replacing defective panels which are usually covered by a system’s warranty, the cost of a single 3×5 solar panel can vary.
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Life After Solar Panel Installation: Savings
If you have gone solar – congratulations! Now that your solar panels are installed your question is probably how much money will I be saving? Will solar actually offset your whole electricity bill? What is life like after solar panel installation?
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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.
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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.
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How to Calculate Your Peak Sun Hours
By determining peak sun hours, homeowners are better able to make informed decisions on purchasing solar panels. Within the continental United States, most homeowners can expect to receive between 3 and 5 peak sun hours.
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