You know the old saying knowledge is power, Solar Family? It’s never been truer than when it comes to your annual true-up bill. But unders...
Battery Backups, Generators, or Both? Here’s How to Decide
Power outages used to come without warning and wouldn’t last more than a day, but now they’ve become a regular part of Bay Area life. Natural disa...
How the New CA Solar Policies Affect Your Savings
On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously voted to approve a new Net Billing tariff (NBT), the latest policy...
Summer Weather Brings Peak Solar Production
The seasons are changing—and in California, that usually means warmer, drier, and sunnier days. But as the sun goes down on winter weather...
Get the Facts on Your True-Up Bill
DON’T BE LEFT IN THE DARK If you’re invested in home solar energy, you know that one of the best perks is not having to deal with a monthly po...
From Signing to Savings: 5 Steps to Switch to Solar
So, you’ve made the decision to switch to solar. Congratulations! You are just five steps away from soaking in all of the benefits that solar po...
The (Solar) Train Is Leaving the Station
Get Your NEM-2 Status before It’s Too Late Big changes are ahead in the solar market… and they’re not good for consumers. NEM—net energy...
Moving On: Transferring Ownership of Your Monitoring System
If you’re buying or selling a solar-powered property, you need to transfer ownership of the monitoring system. Don’t worry: transferring o...
The Truth about Free Solar
You’ve probably been told a hundred times that nothing in life is free. How can going solar be any different? Not only is it an exception to this ru...
DIY Guide to Reconnecting Your Monitoring System
The days are getting longer and your solar panels are soaking up those rays. If you’re like us, you probably enjoy watching how much energy your...