News Category: Net metering
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What solar incentives are available in your part of California in 2020 and how much will they save you?
April 14, 2020
It is very difficult to search for solar incentives because there are many solar and energy efficiency incentives in CA for which your home would not be eligible. As such, we built this simple California solar incentives calculator that shows only th...
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To the grid and back: Grid-tied solar systems explained
January 17, 2020
Here’s an in-depth look at grid-tied solar systems, the most popular kind of solar panel setup in America.
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Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?
November 27, 2019
Kentucky recently passed a bill that replaces full retail net metering with a lower compensation rate for solar customers.
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Is Minnesota's Value of Solar tariff the future of solar?
November 06, 2019
Minnesota’s Value of Solar tariff is being challenged by the state’s largest utility, Xcel Energy.
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Best solar panel angle: How do you find it — and does it matter?
October 03, 2019
How is the best solar panel angle affected by latitude and the seasons? What if you're stuck with a roof that's too shallow or too steep? We take a look.
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Advantages of solar energy in 2020 — this is why solar is booming!
May 27, 2019
The article provides information on various advantages of installing solar panels for your home in 2019: It covers tax exemptions, financing options, government incentives, and more.
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Can installing solar panels for home eliminate my entire electricity bill?
April 05, 2019
Minimizing the carbon footprint is a primary motivation for adopting solar power technology, especially now as the world is seeing the effects of climate change. Another reason why people migrate to solar energy is to save on energy bills. Indeed, so...
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What is Virtual Net Metering and who is it for?
February 12, 2019
Virtual Net Metering enables community solar & other 'shared solar' models. A whole new segment of the US market can now access the benefits & savings of solar.
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Understand your power bill...and save money on it
January 14, 2019
All the key info you need to know about your electricity bill. Learn what’s making your bill so high, and the different strategies you can use to reduce it.
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How much do FPL net metering rates pay for excess solar power exported to the grid?
December 30, 2018
FPL offers a net metering rate valued at the rate you would pay for your next kWh. Credit rolls over each month; annual surplus credit is rolled over into January of the next year as a cash credit.
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Everything you need to know about California Net Metering 2.0 in 2020
November 27, 2018
While NEM 2.0 slightly reduces the benefits of going solar, it retains the crucial incentive of net metering. Getting a solar system installed now will lock you into NEM 2.0 for 20 years.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar panel installation on a metal roof?
November 22, 2018
Is solar panel installation on a metal roof a good idea and what are the pros & cons of solar panel installation on a metal roof. Will solar cause roof leaks for standing seam metal roofs?
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