by admin | Mar 19, 2014 | Blog
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...
by admin | Mar 18, 2014 | Blog, Sunline Energy News & Information
Solar panels have never been more affordable than they are today. It’s pretty amazing really. In the past 5 years alone, solar costs have plummeted 80%, making the technology within easy reach of millions of Americans. Moreover, fossil fuel prices have risen...
by admin | Mar 17, 2014 | Blog
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...
by admin | Mar 14, 2014 | Blog, Sunline Energy News
Solar panel leases are one of the most popular ways of financing photovoltaic (PV) systems in the United States. They’re particularly common in San Diego – one of the fastest growing solar markets in the country. The basic idea behind a solar power lease is simple: A...
by admin | Mar 14, 2014 | Blog
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...
by admin | Mar 13, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News
Will the utility grid eventually become extinct? The short answer is yes – it will eventually die. Already, solar energy and other distributed power generation technologies are helping to make the traditional “electricity network” less important. When you can create...
by admin | Mar 7, 2014 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar
San Diego is a great place to go solar: We have plenty of sunshine. Tons of green incentives. And the sheer number of installation companies helps to keep costs incredibly low. How low? They can be $0 if you explore solar leases. We don’t recommend this approach for...
by admin | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog
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...
by admin | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
We tell all of our customers that NOW is the best time to go solar. This recommendation isn’t simply to help generate business. Instead, we’re trying to help our customers take advantage of incentives and special programs that won’t be around forever. Here’s a...
by admin | Mar 3, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
If San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) gets its way, the cost of solar energy could increase in San Diego. We just learned of a new proposal by the local utility company to implement a fixed fee on residential electricity bills. If passed, the proposal would...
by admin | Feb 28, 2014 | Blog
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...
by admin | Feb 27, 2014 | Blog
As one of the top solar installers in San Diego, we could bore you to death with the countless advantages of installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on your property. Give us a captive audience, and we’ll spend hours walking you through the benefits, the costs, and even...
by admin | Feb 26, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
Going solar isn’t just about saving money (though there is plenty to be saved). It’s also about being energy-independent and more in control of your home. The growing desire among consumers to be free from the tyranny of utility companies is nothing new. Luckily for...
by admin | Feb 25, 2014 | Blog, San Diego Solar
Solar-powered cars sound like something out of a sci-fi novel. Only a few steps removed from flying cars. And yet, thousands of people in California alone drive on pure sunshine every day. No gas stations. No coal-burning power plants. We’re talking 100% clean...
by admin | Feb 24, 2014 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Sunline Energy News & Information
Solar-powered cars. They exist. We’re talking about automobiles that capture energy from the sun, convert this into electricity, and propel you forward. It’s like a dream come true. But before you rush out and buy one, you should know that today’s solar-powered...