Going solar has many environmental, economic, and personal motivations. Improving the environment and reducing energy bills are the fundamental reasons for going solar. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of solar…
Solar panel systems are an investment that should be handled with care. When choosing a solar system, there are far more components to consider than just the panels themselves. One…
Photovoltaic (PV) systems provide enough energy to reduce the monthly electric bill, provide energy backup, and allow users to live off the grid. However, inverters limit how many solar panels…
Solar energy brings many benefits to our energy expenses and environment, but can it also bring harm? With so many electrical devices - computers, smart phones, Wi-Fi, flat screens, lighting,…
With the recent wet weather we have experienced in Southern California, it can be very concerning for homeowners with solar rooftops to see water leaking into their home. It’s easy…
Last month, Mayor Eric Garcetti on top of a 2.21 Megawatt roof top solar system announced Los Angeles as the city with the most installed solar, more than any other…
One of the best perks of a solar system is having the ability to monitor your system’s energy production. Property owners can see in real-time the productivity on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. What makes monitoring such an important factor of a solar home or business is having the cabability to track how thesystem…
Ever since 2012, the tiny house industry has been growing into a movement of cost-conscious, ecologically responsible homeowners. This is especially true in California. In fact, some California cities like Fresno and Ojai have permitted tiny houses to be built in homeowners’ backyards, which can then be rented out as supplemental income. One of the…
Los Angeles and California homeowners use less electricity per capita than residents in any other state, except for Rhode Island and New York. Although well-known for their environmental stewardship (which includes being energy-efficient where possible), part of the reason for that sparing usage is undoubtedly because utility-supplied electricity is so pricey. According to the Bureau…
It’s common knowledge that the less electricity you use, the more you save. That’s why energy-efficient appliances have become so widespread. But what about energy efficiency for homeowners who go solar? If you’re generating your own electricity powered by the sun, what difference does it make how much power you use? Lower Your Power Usage…