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Understanding Solar Bids: Purchase, Loan, Lease, or PPA?
Understanding Solar Bids: Purchase, Loan, Lease, or PPA?
“Do you plan to own the system, lease, or get a PPA?” This is often the first question a solar installer will ask. If you’re a homeowner…
Understanding Solar Bids: The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit
Understanding Solar Bids: The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit
The United States Government offers a tax credit for 30% of the cost of installing solar on your home. That’s a substantial savings…
Understanding Solar Bids: What is the Cost of Maintenance?
Understanding Solar Bids: What is the Cost of Maintenance?
Calculating the cost of maintenance allows us to compare rooftop solar quotes “apples to apples”. Otherwise, bids with cheaper, lower…
Understanding Solar Bids: Inverters and Optimizers
Understanding Solar Bids: Inverters and Optimizers
If you’re considering solar panels for your home, it’s a good idea to learn the details so that you can make an informed choice. However…
HC3 Solar: why we’re starting a rooftop solar consulting service
HC3 Solar: why we’re starting a rooftop solar consulting service
While Jon and I were visiting his family in San Diego, we investigated rooftop solar installations for his mom. From that process, I was…
Most American Electricity Is Wasted.
Most American Electricity Is Wasted.
The U.S. grid infrastructure wastes over 70% of the energy used to generate electric power. Between generation, delivery, and regulation a…