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Federal Tax Credits for Solar and Energy Efficiency
December 18, 2009 – 10:09 am
When you install solar for your home or business you are eligible for a 30% Solar Tax Credit from the IRS when you file your taxes. Federal tax credits are an important part of the incentives offered to help make solar more affordable and shorten your return on investment. Over at Energy Star’s website they [...]
Time Runs Out on Net-metering Bill AB560
September 16, 2009 – 10:17 am
What is net-metering and why is it so important for Solar?
Net-metering is a simple billing arrangement between you, the solar home or business owner, and your utility company. A net-metering agreement allows solar energy system owners to get credit for any excess energy the put back into the grid. These credits offset your usage when [...]
How Much Does a Solar Permit Cost in Southern California?
June 30, 2009 – 11:47 am
Installing rooftop solar panels is becoming more affordable for homeowners in Southern California. While the material cost of solar modules is dropping, some municipalities are sill charging exorbitant solar permit fees, and others are waiving the fee altogether. So, how much does a solar permit cost in Southern California?
The Los Angeles chapter of the Sierra [...]
Schott Solar Opens New U.S. Plant
May 15, 2009 – 2:10 pm
From: www.us.schott.com
Congratulations to Schott Solar on opening their new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New Mexico this week. The 200,000 sq/ft. facility has created 350 new jobs in the area and represents a significant investment in the growing U.S. solar market. Schott Solar hopes to eventually expand the plant to 800,000 sq/ft. and employee over 1500 [...]
How Shade Affects Solar Modules
May 8, 2009 – 2:02 pm
PV modules are very sensitive to shading. Unlike a solar thermal panel (solar hot water), which can tolerate some shading, many brands of PV modules lose efficiency even when shaded by something as insignificant as the branch of a leafless tree.
Shading obstructions can be defined as soft or hard sources. If a tree branch, roof [...]
Los Angeles County Receives “FAIL” Grade on Air Quality
April 30, 2009 – 11:02 am
It’s easy to see just how bad the air quality is in the Los Angeles area. The brown layer of smog hanging over the basin is a constant reminder of what we are breathing in on a daily basis.
The American Lung Association (ALA) has just released its 2009 report on air quality around the nation [...]
Edison Residential Solar Rebate Dropping Soon…
April 30, 2009 – 10:05 am
Solar Rebates available under the CSI program are based on a declining tier structure. As more residential and commercial solar systems are installed, the rate at which the solar rebate is awarded decreases. Basically, the longer you wait to reserve your California solar rebate and go solar, the less money you get from the State.
Edison’s [...]
Residential Photovoltaics: Solar as an Investment
April 24, 2009 – 10:21 am
With the current State of the economy people are constantly looking for a low-risk place to invest their money. Edward Simburger, an electrical engineer and Solar Electricla Systems customer recently released a research paper that explores the valididty of solar as an investment vehicle.
In Mr. Simburger’s paper titled, “Residential Photovoltaics; An Investment Vehicle for Retiree’s [...]
SES at the Earth Day Screening of Fuel
April 24, 2009 – 9:57 am
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to attend a screening of Fuel? Solar Electrical Systems brought out the Solar Prius to show our support of alternative energies in reducing the U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
Los Angeles Times Review Friday, Feb. 13th
“Fuel is a vital, superbly assembled documentary …doesn’t dwell on muckraking, however; it’s [...]
