by Ellie Ferriera | Apr 27, 2026 | Residential, Solar, Uncategorized
The American Society of Civil Engineers just gave the U.S. energy grid a D+. Here’s what that letter grade actually means for your electricity bill — and why the next decade is going to look nothing like the last one. Let’s start with that grade. A D+ and...
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 | Apr 25, 2017 | Climate, Commercial, Community, Economy, Solar
What is Silicon Valley Power? Twelve communities in Santa Clara County have formed a new community-owned agency to provide electricity to consumers. This new public entity is called Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and it works in partnership with PG&E who will...
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...
