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Why home batteries make sense in California
Home batteries can save homeowners with solar systems a lot of money if they live in areas served by high evening Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. In California, ratepayers served by all three of the states’ major utilities, SDG&E, PG&E, and SCE all pay high evening TOU rates.…
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Solar power advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of solar power are that it saves money on electricity and adds value to your home. Its disadvantages are few and easy to avoid.
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Benefits of home solar panels
Home solar panels provide more benefits than just saving you money on electricity. They can also add value to your home and help it sell faster.
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Grid-tied solar vs off-grid: Which is the better investment
Many homeowners dream of going off-grid. But does going off grid make financial sense? The short answer is: Not yet. For now, you get the greatest return on investment by going with a grid-tied solar system. In fact batteries only make sense for homeowners who pay…
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Residential solar panels: Pros and cons
Solar panels have many pros and just a few cons. Thankfully, with smart planning, the cons can be minimized or avoided. Going solar is an excellent investment in your home that pays dividends in energy savings for decades to come. This article will help you get…
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What is the return on investment of a solar system
Calculating your return on investment for going solar is fairly straightforward. You'll need to get information from your utility bill, and find out about state and local incentives in your area. Essentially, the amount you now pay for electricity represents your potential return on investment when…
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Home solar power can help prevent wildfires
Home solar power can save you lots of money on utility bills. But did you know that it could also save your home and even your life? It's true! Home solar power can help eliminate dangerous electrical transmission lines that spark deadly wildfires. Home solar power…
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Rooftop solar and net metering: The facts
Net metering is a method of supplying electricity to the grid from your home solar power system that your utility company then pays you for. 38 states have net metering policies in place. Even in states that don't have net metering policies, you can still make…
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How much money can a solar power system save
A solar power system can save a homeowner thousands of dollars over the lifespan of the system. The average homeowner will break even in 8 - 10 years. The system will last 25 or more years. Everything the system earns after the homeowner breaks even is…