Thank You for Shining With Us
We’ve put in a lot of work together this year, Solar Family. As 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to take a minute to thank you for being in this thing with us. We’ve arranged solar panels, installed battery backups, and helped so many people generate more clean energy—people like you. And it’s been well worth it. This year, we surpassed 10 gigawatt hours of generated power across all systems. That's over 10 billion watt hours! Thanks again for being part of our solar family. Your business is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you on our next [...]
Inflation Reduction Act Secures a Greener Future for All
Solar power users are celebrating a win for green energy—and keeping more green in their pockets. This month, the US government passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which introduces $369 billion in budgeted energy and climate spending. It aims to increase US energy independence as well as lower clean energy costs for all Americans. In fact, $9 billion has been allotted to consumer home energy rebate programs alone. What does this mean for consumers? Our solar investment tax credits for your year of purchase have been raised from 26% to 30%—and secured for all new buyers for the next 10 years. Plus, people who go solar [...]
Energy Storage in California: Rebates & Incentives
Are you a California homeowner who’s interested in using a solar storage battery system with your panels? Well, 2021 is your year. You now have more incentives to install a solar battery than ever before. The state’s top energy storage rebate incentive program, the SGIP, underwent a major overhaul recently that makes it easier for residents to save money on battery installation. Selling excess power back to the grid isn’t the only way homeowners can see a return on their energy investment. With this program, homeowners with a solar system have the opportunity to expand their system to include storage [...]
Solar Tax Credit Extended: Act Now
In December 2020, Congress passed an economic stimulus package to help relieve the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in that package was a two-year extension to the federal solar Investment Tax Credit* (ITC). Originally set to phase out in 2022, the ITC is now available until 2024. That may seem like a long way off, but if you want to take full advantage of this tax credit extension, now is the time for action. What Is the Investment Tax Credit (ITC)? The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit for a percentage of the purchase cost of [...]






