Solar energy tips, roofing guides, and expert advice on making your home more efficient.
Roofing tipsWhy are drones used to detect roof storm damage? Roofs are especially vulnerable in bad weather. Many homeowners may need to repair a hail-damaged roof when widespread storm damage occurs. That could mean longer-than-usual wait times for insurance adjusters and roofing companies. Because of this, mo
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Solar TipsOh no! Power Outage! I need backup power! Backup power sources are essential today, where power outages can occur unexpectedly and disrupt our daily lives. Traditionally, generators have been the most popular backup power option. Still, battery backup systems are becoming more prevalent, particularl
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Solar TipsAre there any other ways to install solar panels besides your roof? There are situations where homeowners can't install solar panels on their roofs. For instance, if your home's roof is in a too-shaded area or needs more sunlight, solar panels may not be effective in generating enough electricity to
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Roofing tipsIf a storm or hail has damaged your roof, your insurance policy may cover replacing it. Insurance claim for roof repair or replacement is not uncommon in the United States. In fact, most all-peril homeowners insurance policies cover roof replacement if the damage results from an act of nature. It's
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Solar IncentivesLADWP net metering: How does it work? As energy prices continue to rise, more Los Angeles residents are turning to solar power to reduce their utility costs. One of the benefits of solar with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is their net metering program. This program allows hom
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Solar TipsThe decision to switch to solar energy is wise. Solar energy is now more accessible than ever and can provide a sustainable and reliable energy source. But before you can reap the benefits of solar energy, you’ll need to go through the solar installation process. In this blog post, we’ll explain wha
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Solar TipsSolar panels may look the same for some; thus, you may think they are all made up of the same material or perform similarly. But there is more to solar panels than their appearance. In reality, solar panels vary in appearance, performance, costs, and manufacturing methods. One option may be more sui
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Solar News and UpdatesWhat if the grid uses your solar home batteries to avoid blackouts in California? Would you allow it? Buying excess energy from residential solar home batteries is what PG&E and Sunrun had in mind when they reached an agreement on February 6, 2023, in which Sunrun will enroll up to 7,500 new and exi
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Solar TipsIf you are looking for a solar energy system, you may have heard of the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This allows homeowners to get a return on their investment in solar energy by offering a tax credit equal to 30% of the system’s total cost. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the process
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Solar TipsImagine you're enjoying family time on a summer's eve when the power goes out. Right about then, you immediately start to think about what you wish you could back up with a battery. Correct expectations will help set up the best ownership experience for home storage, especially the first time you us
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Solar TipsYou may have encountered technical terminologies when learning or asking about solar energy systems. One is “solar array,” and if you are unfamiliar, you may confuse it with just a single photovoltaic solar panel. In this blog, we will define a solar array, how it works, and what factors affect its
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Solar News and UpdatesA bi-directional EV charger, also known as vehicle to the home charger, allows your home to use the electric vehicle’s battery as a power backup source. Enphase, a maker of microinverters and battery storage, has revealed its new two-way EV charging device. It is possible to have a bidirectional cha
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