Why Hiring a Local, Trusted Solar Installer on the Central Coast Makes a Difference
When you invest in solar panels, the quality of the installation directly impacts your system's performance and long-term savings. A well-installed system will serve you for decades, maximizing the value of your investment. Conversely, a poorly installed system can...
Why Hiring a Local, Trusted Solar Installer on the Central Coast Makes a Difference
There are numerous reasons to choose a locally-owned solar energy company in Santa Cruz.
Save More with Solar: 30% Tax Credit + 3CE Battery Rebate
If you’ve been considering going solar, 2025 is an excellent time to take the plunge. A couple of solar energy incentives are available that significantly reduce your installation costs, boosting your return on investment. The 30% federal solar credit in 2025 allows...
Net Billing Tariff: Why a Battery Is More Important Than Ever
Using solar energy has always been a smart move in California. For years, solar homeowners have enjoyed significant savings on their energy bills thanks to net metering policies. But with PG&E's new Net Billing Tariff (NBT) in California, things are changing—big...
Brief History of the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
In honor of President's Day Weekend, we offer a brief history of the federal solar tax credit: The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was originally established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 under the Bush Administration but was scheduled to sunset at the end of 2007. The...
Solar Under Threat On Central Coast | An Open Letter to 3CE
Dear Central Coast Community Energy, California is a solar leader. We are asking you to make it easier, not harder, for more people in 3CE territory to go solar, to meet 3CE’s bold commitments to clean energy and to maximize the public benefits of our area’s...
Cleaning Your Solar Panels
Cleaning Your Solar System Congratulations on going solar! Whether your installation occurred last week or many years ago, it is important to know how to keep the panels clean to maximize production and cost savings. While rain is helpful in keeping the system...
Allterra Solar’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) is Worth Writing Home About
Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a mechanism that is used to evaluate the loyalty of a firm's clients. It is seen an alternative to traditional research on client satisfaction. NPS is used by two thirds of Fortune 1000 companies as it correlates to revenue growth. NPS is...
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...
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...
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[Video] How To: Troubleshoot Your Sunpower Monitoring
This video will help you get your monitoring back up and running for you SunPower system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkft0IPSoTQ
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