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How Much Money Will Solar Save Me Every Month?
October 2, 2012 | 
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Whether you're a penny-pinched homeowner desperate to save money on your electricity bill, or you're a Bay Area business owner looking to build equity in your building and slash costs, you're considering the “solar tile route.”
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Comments ClosedTop 10 Solar Terms to Know
Whether you're installing a solar solution for your Bay Area home’s energy needs or you're just comparing solar with a more traditional energy setups for your San Francisco business, here are ten important solar energy terms to know and understand. Read the rest of this entry »
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State Poised to Mandate New Homes and Buildings Be “Solar Ready”
California Energy Commission Regulators are on the verge of approving powerful new rules that will govern how new homes and buildings must be built. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Solar | Tags: 2014, Building Energy Efficiency Standards, California Code of Regulations, new homes, solar ready, Solar Revolution | Comments ClosedGreat Solar Tech Questions From Carlos Ochoa & Construction Dive
Google Plus users Carlos Ochoa & Construction Dive had some great questions for us regarding this photo of a residential solar job we did using CSI Technology. We thought we’d share because you may have the same questions. Read the rest of this entry »
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How Long Will My Solar Panels Last?
That being said, how long do the typical solar panels last? The short answer is: a lot longer than you may realize. Read the rest of this entry »
7 Jaw-Dropping Facts about Solar Power
7 amazing fun facts about solar power you might not have known. Read the rest of this entry »
The Dawn of Solar Power is (Finally!) Here… Took Long Enough, Didn’t It?
We’ve been hearing promises of a Solar Revolution since the 1970s. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Solar | Tags: eco, going green, solar, solar 2012, solar installations, solar power | Comments ClosedAre Solar Panels Still Worth It During the Winter Months?
Most people imagine that the hotter the sun’s rays are, the more energy the panels will soak up. Truth be told, solar panels are far more sophisticated, and so many more factors are involved. Indeed, some solar panels function better in cold weather than in hot weather.
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Is Solar Technology Worthless During the Cold, Dark Winter?
Are solar panels effective during the winter months? You might intuitively be led to believe that, because winter months are colder, solar panels won’t get as much “energy,” and thus will not be able to heat your home or run your property effectively. Read the rest of this entry »
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Photovoltaic (PV) Market to Double in U.S. in 2011
2011 has been tale of woe, economically speaking, in the United States. And given the mainstream
media’s obsession with the "The U.S. is falling from grace" storyline, you might be fooled into thinking
that there has not even been a sliver of a silver lining to our mess. Read the rest of this entry »