SoCal Edison’s new rates will vary with the time of day. You may not benefit much — or at all Since 2015, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) have been experimenting with enrolling electricity customers in the so-called time-of-use rate plans. In March of 2019, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) became the first utility
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“How many solar panels do I need to eliminate my estimated $175 electric bill?” “How many solar panels do I need to power my X Square Feet home?” Over the years, these have been the most commonly asked questions by homeowners during the initial stages of switching to solar. However, these are not the right
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California has officially become the first state to require all new homes be built with solar panels. The California Energy Commission passed the measure with a 5-0 vote on Wednesday. The changes, which would go into effect in 2020, update the building code to require all new homes be equipped with the renewable energy technology. Homebuilders
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The solar and renewable energy industries are constantly evolving — and sometimes changing abruptly – and this will continue in the new year that is soon upon us. Here’s what can we expect from 2017: 1. China takes leadership role in solar energy policy making China has taken leadership in photovoltaics manufacturing and deployment. Now it
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Tesla Motors Inc. and Panasonic Corp. completed work on an agreement to begin manufacturing solar cells and modules at Tesla’s factory in Buffalo, New York, eventually bringing some 1,400 jobs to the region. Production will begin this summer, with the factory’s output capacity expanding to 1 GW by 2019, the companies said in a statement