by Jeanine | Dec 12, 2013 | Clean Energy Education, Finance
Luminalt, San Francisco’s largest locally owned and operated solar installer, and Admirals Bank, the nation’s top home improvement lender of federally insured Title 1 loans, are partnering to help more homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area enjoy the...
by Jeanine | Oct 15, 2013 | Clean Energy Education
AC (Alternating Current) Power: This is the form of electric power that is delivered to your home by the utility company and comes out of the electrical outlets in your home. It powers your lights, and appliances. DC (Direct Current) Power: This is the form of...
by Jeanine | Oct 4, 2013 | Clean Energy Education
Debunking Common Myths About Solar Some people might have reservations when it comes to purchasing a solar system, so it’s important to have the facts straight. Here are some common misconceptions about solar energy. Shouldn’t I wait until the technology gets better?...
by Jeanine | Sep 16, 2013 | Clean Energy Education
Switching to solar is easy—but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a few questions once the array is on your roof. Here are a few of the most common ones people ask once they install a solar system. Q: What maintenance does my system need? A: Just about none. As long as...
by Jeanine | Aug 29, 2013 | Clean Energy Education
As soon as your solar system gets turned on you form a new relationship with your utility, which for most of us is PG&E. You are now an energy producer, not just an energy consumer, and you will receive monthly Net Metering Statements and an annual True-Up...
by Jeanine | Aug 12, 2013 | Clean Energy Education
If you’re a renter — like 80% of San Francisco residents — you may think solar is out of reach for you. But the fact is, at least 75% of Americanscan’t put solar on their own roof, even if they don’t rent. The good news is that there are more and more...