Solar Blog

If your solar company went out of business, you’re likely trying to understand what that means for your system and what you should do next. For some homeowners, this situation has come up recently with companies like Freedom Forever. For others, it starts to show when...

If you’re considering solar water heating, one of the first questions that comes up is simple: How long will it take to pay for itself? It’s a fair question. Any home improvement tied to energy savings should come with a clear understanding of return on investment....

If you’ve been researching solar, you have probably noticed something confusing right away. People use the word “solar” to describe two totally different upgrades: solar panels that produce electricity, and solar pool heating that warms your water. Both use sunlight....

If you’ve started looking into solar, you’ve probably come across two terms that sound similar but work very differently: solar water heating and solar panels. Both use sunlight. Both can reduce energy costs. But they serve different purposes inside your home....

In a large household, hot water isn’t just a convenience. It’s something that’s constantly in use. Showers back-to-back in the morning. Laundry is running throughout the week. Dishes after every meal. It adds up quickly, and so does the energy required to keep up. If...

A backyard pool changes how you use your home. It becomes the gathering place on summer evenings, the spot where kids burn off energy, and the relaxing space you retreat to after a long day. But in the Sacramento region, comfortable swimming often depends on how you...

Solar panels help many Sacramento-area homeowners cut back on grid electricity during the day. The question that comes next is usually simple: what happens at night, during peak-rate hours, or when the power goes out? That is where battery storage systems come in. A...

Most homeowners don’t think much about hot water until something changes, whether that’s a higher bill or a cold shower. In Northern California homes, water heating is often the second-largest energy expense after space heating and cooling. The U.S. Department of...

You live in Rocklin, you already know how much summer heat can drive up electricity use. That’s why many homeowners are looking at solar panels and asking the same question: who should install them? If you want to choose a solar panel installer, you should check the...