What is the California NEM 3.0, and How does it Affect Homeowners?
On 13th December 2021, The California Public Utilities Commission proposed a new solar Net Metering program proposal that will succeed the previous solar net-metering programs – dubbed the NEM 3.0. Although this proposal is still ineffective, solar system consumers have...
A Timeline for NEM 3.0 and What You Should Do Now
It’s incredible how many homeowners have embraced the idea of buying solar panels for their homes, especially in the past decade. Most have been motivated by the need to reduce their carbon footprint, increase their homes’ resale value, and cut...
How NEM 3.0 Will Affect Future Solar Panel Investments
The fate of residential solar panels lies in the hands of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). By the end of this year – or at the beginning of 2022, the latest – CPUC will determine precisely what the revised...
What is a Solar Panel Production Guarantee?
You need to have confidence in your solar system that it will perform as expected. Before installation, solar engineers predict the amount of energy a solar energy system will produce. However, most of the PV installers may overpromise the extent...
Understanding Time of Use Rates
The electricity demand has been growing exponentially globally with the introduction of new power devices. Utility companies have updated their billing methods by introducing time-on-use (TOU) rates. The change’s objective is to encourage the adoption of productive energy generation methods...
What is the Residential Solar Opportunity Act?
The Residential Solar Opportunity Act was introduced in 2021 to extend the Federal Solar Tax Credit benefits. The new legislation aims to ensure that homeowners interested in reducing their carbon footprint have the same tax incentives as corporations for installing...
4 Ways Solar Power Improves Your Community
With electricity produced from fossil fuels becoming more expensive by the day, many people are turning to solar power for both residential and commercial use. As the world goes more green, you can also play a significant role in helping...
