by James Allen | Jan 16, 2026 | Policy, Residential
Starting in 2026, the 30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (Section 25D) will no longer be available for residential solar projects. That’s a significant change for the U.S. solar industry and naturally raises an important question for homeowners and contractors...
by James Allen | Aug 31, 2020 | Climate, Green, How To's, Residential, Solar
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...
by James Allen | Oct 27, 2017 | Residential
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...
by James Allen | Sep 15, 2017 | Economy, Residential
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....
by James Allen | Dec 5, 2016 | Residential
Would you hire a gardener if you wanted to build a house? If you needed plumbing, would you call an interior decorator? These questions may sound inane, but it’s not much different than hiring a roofer to put solar on your home. Roofers across the U.S. are looking to...
by James Allen | Oct 21, 2016 | Community, Residential, Solar
Going solar fundamentally changes a homeowner’s relationship with PG&E or local utility provider. When a homeowner goes solar, PG&E expects electricity costs to go down so much that they will only bill once per year for electricity. The annual bill, known as a...
