Read more about the article California Mandates Solar Rooftop PV for Residential Homes
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California Mandates Solar Rooftop PV for Residential Homes

California lawmakers this week announced policy that mandates solar PV systems to be installed with every new home construction within the state. Taking into effect on Jan 1st, 2020, new…

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Read more about the article Quick Tips on Monitoring Your Solar System
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Quick Tips on Monitoring Your Solar System

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…

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Read more about the article Solar Power Purchase Agreements: Pros and Cons for Homeowners
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Solar Power Purchase Agreements: Pros and Cons for Homeowners

When solar energy moved into the mass market in 2010, many potential buyers hesitated. Who would cover the warranty if the panels failed to produce power as advertised—especially if the panel maker went belly-up? Who would you call upon to maintain the equipment? Solar installers and third-party financing firms answered those questions by introducing Power…

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Read more about the article How Much Solar Power Do I Need for a Tiny House in California?
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How Much Solar Power Do I Need for a Tiny House in California?

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…

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Read more about the article How Much Do Solar Panels Save the Average LA Household?
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How Much Do Solar Panels Save the Average LA Household?

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…

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