Why You Should Be Wary of Solar Panel Sales in San Diego

Yesterday, we looked at the growing popularity of solar.  The technology has truly become mainstream – largely due to falling prices. 10 years ago, you could only buy panels through installers or specialty stores.  Now, you can take advantage of solar panel sales at...

A Simple Hack to Lower Commercial Solar Installation Costs

In San Diego, many commercial property owners overpay in taxes – especially after making renewable energy improvements like installing solar panels. But there’s a little-known accounting loophole that allows you to “improve” your improvements and save a ton of money...

Go Solar Today and Tell the Utility Companies “No Thanks”

Over the past few days, we’ve looked at the slow but inevitable demise of utility companies. Homeowners and businesses throughout San Diego are increasingly producing their own clean electricity – instead of relying exclusively on the traditional grid. The first post...

The Cost of Solar Power vs. the Opportunity Cost, Part 1

Many San Diego residents and business owners think of solar energy as a cost – i.e. how much will I have to pay to install a new system on my property? This approach makes perfect sense on the surface.  After all, the installation isn’t free – unless you use solar...

Are You a Good Candidate for Solar? Maybe Yes. Maybe No. (Part 2)

Solar isn’t for everyone.  Sometimes there’s too much shading.  Often, the roof space is poorly laid out. And still other times, the benefits and advantages aren’t enough to justify the investment.  The numbers simply don’t add up. In Part 1 of “Are You a Good...