The future is electric, the only question is where and how that power will be generated and at what cost. The issue facing home and business owners is whether to take matters into their own hands or hope for the best with the utility. Over a million Californians have...
Considering a home improvement project that requires a professional? For many homeowners, the most stressful and painstaking part of the project is finding a licensed and reliable contractor. Solar is no different and while there are a multitude of reasons to hire...
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...
Solar has been growing at an unprecedented rate across the U.S. and around the globe. In 2015, over 7,000 megawatts of solar was installed in the U.S. That’s enough solar to power 1.1 million homes! The numbers show that solar is growing, fast—with no signs of slowing...
Abundant inexpensive water has been taken for granted for centuries but as California’s drought persists, businesses, residents and government are grappling with the possibility of significant water curtailments for the fourth straight year. Is this the new...
On February 12th, 2015, CoolCalifornia recognized Allterra Solar as a Small Business Climate Leader. Aaron Powers, an Allterra Solar employee, was present at the California Environmental Protection Agency building in Sacramento to receive the award and certificates....