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Allterra Solar: Energy on a Human Scale

After 14 years in business with thousands of successful installations under our belt, we have developed an industry leading product and service offering. Our commitment to a great customer experience makes us an easy choice for home and business owners throughout the...

[Video] Route 1 Farms and Allterra Solar

4 Gorgeous Systems Installed by Allterra

Community Foundations Install East Cliff Install Opal Cliffs Install Large Ground Mount Solar Array Interested in owning a solar system as beautiful as those in the pictures above? Call Allterra Solar today at (831) 425-2608 to schedule an appointment with one...

Dollars and Sense – Tax Advice for Homeowners with Solar

The Dollars and Sense team helps you navigate the solar tax credits so you can make the best decision regarding solar for your home!

Why Choosing Your Solar Installer Matters

What a difference five years make. Less than a decade ago, you could count the solar installers in your area on one hand. Now, there are countless companies all promising to help homeowners save money on electricity. And that's good for you. The more companies you...

Local News Articles on Ali Noorani Talk This Thursday

Immigration Expert Ali Noorani to Speak at Allterra Solar By Aaron Carnes, Good Times “Americans cherish immigration in hindsight, not so much in the present day,” immigration advocate Ali Noorani tells me. Actually, he’s relaying something that Doris Meissner,...

Allterra Solar & Bookshop Santa Cruz Present | Immigration in America with author Ali Noorani

Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum, joins us to discuss his new book, There Goes the Neighborhood: How Communities Overcome Prejudice and Meet the Challenge of American Immigration. THURSDAY • OCTOBER 19TH • 6PM • TACOS EL CHUY Join...

An Essay: US Energy Security

This is an essay by Allterra intern Emily Engle. Energy security or the ability to secure resources for energy consumption, is a defining factor of national security, influencing both the United State’s domestic and international policies. In her book, Energy Policy,...

5 Ways Homeowners Can Get Paid to Go Solar

Let me ask you a question: Can you afford to go solar today? ...you might say no. Many homeowners still believe that solar power is out of their reach. They think it's too expensive and that only people with savings can afford to install solar on their home. Those...

Solar Incentives Analysis: California Solar in the “Free Market”

An essay by Emily Engle, an Allterra intern. Ralph Nader, renowned environmental and political activist stated, “The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun.” The U.S. energy sector is a highly subsidized market...

Solar Powers the Grid and the Job Market

Energy production has provided jobs for many Americans for decades. As an integral component of U.S. employment, advances in electricity generation will inevitably foster changes in job distribution. The push to transition away from fossil fuel energy generation...

Santa Cruz Supports SB 100 in The Push for 100% Clean Energy

California has hit record high clean energy production in recent years. However, there is still progress to be made in attaining all of the state’s electricity from renewable sources. Senate Bill 100 proposes the state achieves 100% clean energy production by 2045; a...

Allterra Solar: A Green Business

Being green extends far beyond the color of our logo and deep into our business practices. In addition to the clean energy our clients’ systems produce every day, Allterra has taken many steps to mitigate environmental impacts of our daily business operations. Since...

[Video] How To: Troubleshoot Your Sunpower Monitoring

This video will help you get your monitoring back up and running for you SunPower system.

Brief History of Schwag

By Nathaniel Baratta If you like free things, which studies suggest most people do, then chances are that you have "schwag" sitting somewhere in your home. Schwag, not to be confused with swag, is free promotional material with company logos, mission statements, and...

[Video] How To: Troubleshoot Your Enphase Monitoring