3 ($$$) Reasons to Switch to Solar
With everyone indoors and summer right around the corner, usage is spiking—and that means giving away more money to PG&E. Here are three incentives to go solar: If you finance your system and sign by May 31st, your first 7 months are FREE! You’ll enjoy the benefits of solar while skipping the bill for the highest usage period. Cash in on the 26% Federal Tax Rebate for this year—that’s thousands of dollars. Enjoy a limited state refund when you purchase a battery backup. While you’re working from home—teaching ABCs to one kid and geometry to another (wishing you’d paid more [...]
The Original Silicon Valley- Part 1
San Francisco’s South Bay- Many of the world’s phattest (we’re including East Bay here) tech corporations & most intriguing startups are here. A third of all venture capital investors in the US come here to prospect, if Wikipedia is to be trusted on such stats. First the Gold Rush, now the Cash Rush…Or should we say the Sand Rush? Let’s come back to that. The term ‘Silicon Valley’ as a designation for what goes on in South Bay evidently first appeared in 1971 in an electronics trade newspaper. That means that 40 years from now, something we blah-blah-blog about might [...]
7 Ways Bay Area Residents Can be More Eco-Friendly
“Many green investments help save the planet, but they can also save you money over time as you spend less on energy or water,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. “Even if you decide to sell your home in a few years, potential buyers may be willing to pay more for your home if they know that their energy or water bill will be less than home next door.” How we build our homes impacts the health of everything around us. They can be costly to maintain and emit substantial waste. Green initiatives, however, can offset those consequences by using [...]
Sun Comes In, Rain Stays OUT…Guaranteed
If it's done right, the penetrations a professional solar installer makes on your roof will keep moisture out longer than your roof will, in much the same way the best welders proudly proclaim (and prove) that their bead of material is stronger than the pieces of metal they sew together. Here's the deal: Whether it's restaurants, roofers, or retailers, these days we do reviews. It's quick, easy, free, and a fairly good competence barometer. A good plumber will not leave you with a leaky faucet...for many years. A good solar team will not leave you with a leaky roof. At [...]
Mobile Phone- Novelty or Necessity? How About Your Energy?
IN 1973, New Yorkers stopped and stared in amazement as Dr. Martin Cooper demonstrated the first cellular telephone call, right on the city street. The invention and combination of the radio, battery, and micro-processor had launched the mobile phone era. It takes a lot to make a New Yorker stop and stare. Mobile phones don’t make people stop and stare anymore. They do make people crash their cars, but that’s a different crusade. Mobile phone technology is no less impressive today than it ever was. Moreover, it has become indispensable, despite the fact that we take it almost entirely for [...]
Why Solar Powered Energy Is Better Than Fossil Fuels
Are Fossil Fuels Our Friend? Fossil fuel has been around for millions of years. They have been used for powering countless things such as our household, businesses, manufacturing, and our cars to name a few. Our dependency has dated far back in time and continues even till today despite growing resources of alternative energy. The primary sources of fossil fuel energy include coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Their combined energy usage totaled a whopping 86.4% according to 2007 EIA statistics. Every time we are able to drill new areas flourishing with fossil fuel, most of the world rejoices. Being [...]
8 Easy Ways to Save Energy This Winter
Winter is upon us. Whether you own your own home or rent, there are so many free and low cost ways to save energy and lower your electric and gas bill during the cold season. Here are a few of our favorite energy saving tips to keep your house warm and your wallet full: Go solar! Well, what did you expect our first tip would be?! Homeowners all over the nation love the new lease options to install solar panels – no money down and flat monthly rate that is lower than your current electric bill. And everyone can [...]
Charge Your Electric Car with Solar Panels
Solar panels and electric cars are like two peas in a pod. One gives you the ability to travel emissions-free and the other allows you to power your life without spending a fortune. Sounds like a win-win! If you’ve already purchased an electric car, odds are you’ve seen a pretty solid increase in your monthly electric bill and are looking for a way to lower those costs. You’re no longer paying for gas but you’ve basically swapped some of the cost by paying more for your electricity. And if you’re just starting to research electric cars, it’s a great idea [...]
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