Clean Energy Education Archives - Luminalt

A Day in the Life of a Luminalt Solar Design Engineer

by Jeanine | Aug 14, 2015 | Clean Energy Education

Luminalt engineers and designs the solar systems that we build. Having these services in house provides a seamless service to our clients and allows free flowing communication across design and build departments. Check out this video that goes through a day in the...

Time of Use Rates in a Nutshell

by Jeanine | Mar 27, 2015 | Clean Energy Education, Solar Programs

When you go solar you will most likely switch your current PG&E rate schedule to a Time of Use (TOU) rate. That means that the rate that you pay to PG&E per kWh will be determined by the time of day. This also applies to the credits you will receive. When your...

Demystify Your Annual Net Energy Metering True-Up Statement

by Jeanine | Mar 20, 2015 | Clean Energy Education, Finance

On the 12th month after your system is interconnected by PG&E once your billing cycle ends, PG&E will send you an annual “True-Up” statement which will show the net cost you will need to pay PG&E or a credit. Your True-Up NEM (net energy...

Estimated production for a 2.5 kW system in San Francisco

by Jeanine | Jan 21, 2015 | California Solar, Clean Energy Education

Many of us think of solar in the summer when the sun is high in the sky and shining brightly. Don’t wait until the summer to install or you will miss out on the best time of the year for energy production. Install now to start producing clean electricity and...

Net Metering Win for Solar in 2014

by Jeanine | Dec 26, 2014 | Clean Energy Education, Policy

First, let’s recap what net metering is and why it’s important to you. The electricity produced by your solar system goes first to your electric service panel to power your home. When your solar system produces more electricity than you need at that time,...

SF Chronicle – Helping Hand for Greener Homes: S.F. Moving to Finance Upgrades

by Jeanine | Dec 8, 2014 | California Solar, Clean Energy Education, Finance

The long-awaited adoption in a city that prides itself on embracing cutting-edge, environmentally friendly technologies comes as a huge relief to both city leaders and solar advocates. Supervisors are expected to approve the financing program known as Property...

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