Utilities Attack California Solar with AB327
Californian utility companies threaten solar with AB 327, a bill that will eliminate the NEM program for solar customers among other things.
What Are California Solar Zones? A Simple Guide
On October 24, the U.S. Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin auctioning off the first of its Solar Energy Zones (SEZ).
What Are California Solar Zones? A Simple Guide
On October 24, the U.S. Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin auctioning off the first of its Solar Energy Zones (SEZ).
Utility Companies Needlessly Concerned About Solar Power
Although the financial and environmental advantages of solar energy are clear, this technology still only provides less than one percent of the total electrical generation in the entire country. As such, it is important for the solar community and public officials to continue communicating to residents everywhere how they can benefit from having solar panels […]
Update on Net Metering in California
Earlier this week, Commissioner Michael Peevey of the CPUC announced a 20 year grandfathering period for current solar customers who are enrolled in net energy metering programs. This important decision in California is expected to affect similar debates in other states.
How Does Solar Energy Storage Work? A Simple Guide
Every residential solar user knows that while a solar array provides a sustainable way to gain grid independence, a simple system is not enough. The biggest drawback of switching to solar is that the system does not generate power when the sun doesn’t shine. And while a solar array can help you save big on […]
How Does Solar Energy Storage Work? A Simple Guide
Every residential solar user knows that while a solar array provides a sustainable way to gain grid independence, a simple system is not enough. The biggest drawback of switching to solar is that the system does not generate power when the sun doesn’t shine. And while a solar array can help you save big on […]
Update on Net Metering in California
Earlier this week, Commissioner Michael Peevey of the CPUC announced a 20 year grandfathering period for current solar customers who are enrolled in net energy metering programs. This important decision in California is expected to affect similar debates in other states.
4 Types of Batteries for Solar Panels Explained
It’s not easy going solar. While solar installations are a viable alternative, they may also be an intermittent source of electricity. What do you do to harness the benefits of solar power when the sun goes down, or it’s a particularly cloudy day? Then there’s the ever-changing Time of Use (TOU) rates that residential solar […]
4 Types of Batteries for Solar Panels Explained
It’s not easy going solar. While solar installations are a viable alternative, they may also be an intermittent source of electricity. What do you do to harness the benefits of solar power when the sun goes down, or it’s a particularly cloudy day? Then there’s the ever-changing Time of Use (TOU) rates that residential solar […]