by admin | Jan 18, 2020 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
The utility death spiral is a well-documented phenomenon happening all over the country – especially in California. But what is it exactly? As more homeowners and businesses go solar, utility companies have fewer revenues. And they must raise their rates in order to...
by admin | Jan 12, 2020 | Blog, San Diego, solar spotlight
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) intends for consumers to be informed when going solar. To insure this they’ve released a Solar Consumer Protection Guide, which takes you on a journey throughout the ins and outs of the solar process. In...
by admin | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, News, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, solar spotlight, Sunline Energy News & Information
***UPDATE 2021***The current federal solar tax credit guidelines have been extended through 2022. President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 on December 2020. That’s fantastic news for any Southern Californian homeowner and/or business...
by admin | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, solar spotlight, Sunline Energy News & Information
All residential solar energy systems connect to the main electrical grid through their utility company. The weather is unpredictable, so you can’t rely on solar energy system as a sole power source. Otherwise on cloudy days or during the winter you wouldn’t be able to...
by admin | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News
Despite import tariffs and changes to solar tax credits, solar energy has never been more popular than today. Homeowner’s continue to see the massive value in going solar. By switching to a cleaner energy source buyers can lower their monthly energy bills, while also...
by admin | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, San Diego, Solar Energy News
All good things must come to an end and the Federal Solar Tax Credit is no different. But the end isn’t here just yet… In response to growing demand for cleaner energy sources the EPA established the Solar Tax Credit in 2005. Originally intended to last only...
by admin | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar
Summer is the most popular time for people to look into getting set-up with a solar energy system. Typically this coincides with when the first large electrical bill hits in late May or early June. Afterwards homeowners look for ways to alleviate this pain, with the...
by admin | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, solar spotlight, Sunline Energy News & Information
As part of the southwestern sunbelt, Arizona is the ideal state for harnessing the power of solar energy. Yet the State gets only 6 percent of its energy from the sun. Proponents of solar energy aim to alter the future of energy in Arizona by proposing an aggressive...
by admin | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
The Continued & Rapid Decline in the Cost of Solar It’s official – the cost of solar is declining at a record pace. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) recent report showcases the rise in affordability of solar. In 2016 Solar was the...
by admin | May 21, 2018 | Blog, San Diego
CEC Approves Solar Requirement on New HomesCalifornia is once again setting the gold-standard for solar. In just a few years all new homes constructed will be required to be equipped with solar panels. The five members of the California Energy Commission (CEC) voted...
by admin | Apr 11, 2018 | Blog, San Diego Solar
Answering a Few Simple Questions Could Save You Thousands AnnuallyDespite the recent implementation of Solar Tariffs at the start of the year, the Solar Energy Industry is still in the midst of a massive growth spurt. Over the last decade installations have grown from...
by admin | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, San Diego Solar
Could Widespread Residential Solar Change the Landscape of Renewable Energy? What are the capabilities of Solar Energy? What are its limits? How much power could it generate? The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory has answers to these questions from a...
by admin | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog, San Diego
In this day in age, companies are expected to take party and engage in practices and policies that will help the environment. Being environmentally friendly can potentially help bring in new customers to your business. It helps set your company apart as an...
by admin | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog, News, Solar Energy News
Heading into 2018 the future has never looked brighter for renewable energy sources, with solar energy poised to become the leading source for cheap, renewable energy around the globe. The solar energy boom continued throughout last year due to a combination of...
by admin | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
California Governor Jerry Brown appeared to be setting lofty energy goals for the State in late 2015, when he signed into law a set of mandates that would aim to see California get 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. At the signing ceremony...