1/3 of Solar Jobs in US are in California As residential solar installations have become increasingly popular, the demand for skilled solar workers has increased as well! With 140,000+ people working in the solar industry nationwide, California leads the pack with over 47,000 people employed i... Read More
SolarMax Technology Named Official Solar Partner of USC Athletics (RIVERSIDE, CA) – Renewable energy leader SolarMax Technology’s brand presence will grow larger over the next five years, thanks to a newly formed marketing partnership with University of Southern California (USC) Athletics.&n... Read More
Eligibility for 30% tax credit subject to federal investment tax credit terms and conditions; return on investment is not guaranteed but based on 2016 EnergySage.com study. Source: http://news.energysage.com/solar-power-as-a-home-improvement-strategy/ Read More
There are several factors that determine how many solar panels you will need for your home. In this post we will explain how your historic electricity consumption, available roof space, the azimuth of your home, shading, soiling, and equipment selection effect the number of panels you need. How Man... Read More
The California Energy Commission reported that nearly 19 percent of the state's electricity stemmed from renewable energy sources in 2013. This percentage is set to increase up to 50 percent by 2030, according to The Los Angeles Times. The U.S. Energy Information Administration also found that not o... Read More
According to the Manhattan Institute, by 2020, one-third of electricity used in California will be generated from renewable resources. The state also plans to reduce greenhouse emissions by 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Due to the state's renewable... Read More
Now is the time for residential, rooftop solar. Solar power is the fastest growing source of clean energy across the country, especially in California, where there are around 200,000 installed systems already, according to Greentech Media. The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO)... Read More
According to CleanTechnica, for the first time in the U.S., a grid operator has approved rules that allow companies to buy electricity from homes and commercial power systems and bundle it to meet the threshold required for sale on the market. This move will enable electricity from individual roo... Read More
According to WSLS 10 News, a California woman is on a mission. Marissa Muller is riding her solar bike from California, across the U.S., ending in New York. Her "wellness revolution" mission is to get people to live a more sustainable, healthy life. "The environmental piece is sustainability but a... Read More
Installing solar panels on a roof is one of the most environmentally friendly, cost-cutting decisions homeowners can make in their lifetime. This can be contingent on a few factors though. Some of these include: Curb appeal: The type of panels you choose to install on your house can play a role... Read More
