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Time of Use (TOU) Billing With SCE
Customers opting for the time-of-use (TOU) billing with SCE are eligible for NEM 2.0 rates.
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Time of Use (TOU) Billing With SCE

Southern California Edison (SCE), one of California’s largest utility companies, is making news again due to new rate plans that are expected to…

The Advantages of Per Panel Monitoring for Solar Home Systems
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The Advantages of Per Panel Monitoring for Solar Home Systems

r renewable energy generation can save homeowners thousands of dollars over the years, as well as reduce the whole family’s carbon footprint. During…

How Much Does it Cost to Install Solar Panels in San Diego?
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How Much Does it Cost to Install Solar Panels in San Diego?

There are a number of factors that go into a quote for the cost to install solar panels in San Diego: labor, component cost, difficulty of…

Installing Solar Panels on a Metal Roof
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Installing Solar Panels on a Metal Roof

While both protect your home from moisture, moving from common materials like asphalt or slate can add extra challenges when installing solar panels…

Can Solar Panels Be Installed Flat?
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Can Solar Panels Be Installed Flat?

Whether your home has a flat or sloped roof, understanding different avenues for renewable energy can get confusing. This article answers the…

Microgrids in California Help Build Community Resilience
Homeowners can share microgrids in California
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Microgrids in California Help Build Community Resilience

What if there was a way to combine a personal investment in renewable energy with the security of working with other homeowners with a similar goal…

Enjoying the Benefits of Home Renewable Energy
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Enjoying the Benefits of Home Renewable Energy

Today, few resources have greater unseen influence on our lives than energy—until you open your utility bill, that is. Many homeowners have noticed…

What Is a Solar Virtual Power Plant?
Solar Virtual Power Plant
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What Is a Solar Virtual Power Plant?

Once, the barest mention of a “cloud” in Southern California would be nearly inaudible over the thunder of dashed hopes, as millions of people…

Understanding Solar Roofs vs Solar Panels
Simply put, the difference between a solar roof and solar panels is the relationship of whole (roof) to part (panel). Solar roofs are constructed with integrated materials that convert sunlight into electrical power, rather than placing panels on top. The integrated solar energy cells may be part of a building’s initial construction, or function as a later, post-construction upgrade. 
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Understanding Solar Roofs vs Solar Panels

Is there a difference between Solar Roofs and Solar Panels on your Roof? Absolutely!

Installing Solar Panels on Clay Tile Roofs
Solar panels on a clay tile roof
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Installing Solar Panels on Clay Tile Roofs

Clay roofs are especially popular in Southern California, as is leveraging the abundance of sunshine for solar energy. Many homeowners are making the…