Despite the lack of state wide solar incentives, going solar in California is still a great move for homeowners in the state. The primary reason for this is due to high electricity prices. Since homeowners are already paying a lot for their energy, solar will offer great savings without...
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Since California solar adheres to the international fire code, there are some restrictions on where panels can go on your roof, which can affect your system design. Panels must be at least 3 feet away from any ridge or rake. A ridge is where two slanted roofs meet. A ridge is also...
When it comes to going solar, SDG&E currently does not offer any solar specific rebates or incentive programs outside of the state and federal incentives. When it comes to sizing your system, SDG&E allows you to size your solar system to offset your previous 12 months of...
When it comes to going solar, SCE (Southern California Edison) currently does not offer any solar specific rebates or incentive programs outside of the state and federal incentives. When it comes to sizing your system, SCE allows you to size your solar system to offset your previous 12...
When it comes to going solar, PG&E currently does not offer any solar specific rebates or incentive programs outside of the state and federal incentives. When it comes to sizing your system, PGE allows you to size your solar system to offset your previous 12 months of electricity...
At the beginning of 2016, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a new net metering policy referred to as NEM 2.0. This legislation is generally considered a win for the solar industry. First thing first, if you’ve already gone solar under NEM 1.0, you are grandfathered into...
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is an energy utility that offers several rate plans, including the Tiered Base Plan (E1), Time-of-Use Plan, and Electric Vehicle Base Plan. First, PG&E’s standard Tiered Base Plan is based on usage tiers, so as you use up the allotted electricity...
When it comes to going solar, LADWP currently offers a rebate of 30 cents per watt. It’s important to note that this rebate is based on the AC watts and not the DC watts. The DC watts will be the labeled size of your system, while the AC watts takes into account the amount of energy your...
Here’s what you need to know when you go solar as a LADWP customer. You will more than likely be on one of two rate plans, the Standard Residential Rate or the Time of Use Residential Rate. Both of these plans are billed every other month. On the R1-A rate plan, LADWP will bill you in...