Before You Go Solar: Everything You Should Know Before Going Solar

How do blackouts and power outages affect your solar home?

Too many solar homeowners and homeowners looking to get solar do not know about this! Now that it is starting to warm up and the summer months are right around the corne

Top 3 Benefits of Solar in California

We know solar has many incredible benefits. But in this episode of the "Before You Go Solar" podcast, we take a look at the top 3 benefits for solar homeowners in Califor

Are Solar Batteries Necessary?

Solar batteries are an incredible value and improve the the overall quality of your solar experience. But are they really necessary? It depends. 

Your California Home Has a Special Ability Almost Like a Superpower!

Not too many know that their home has a special ability, practically a superpower! Even fewer are taking advantage of it! What is it and how does it work? It's the power

How Are Non-Solar Homes Affected By Solar Homes?

The solar industry is booming! We know that there are many more homes in California getting solar energy. But this begs that questions, what about the homes that don't go

Is Solar Worth It?

This is a question I'm sure many ask. The reality is that it's a Yes and a No. Both are applicable. In general, the answer is a BIG yes. But if we look on a case by case

How Utility Companies Make You Think You're Stuck With Them

Have you ever thought about how you can't simply switch to another utility company like you can with your cell phone carrier?  Let's talk about that on this episode of t

Is California Ready For 100% Renewable Energy?

California is doing an incredible thing by transitioning to 100% renewable energy by the year 2045. But we still have a long way to go before everyone can get onboard wit

The 7 Simple Steps To Solar

Going solar is actually pretty simple. It's important to make sure that each of these 7 steps are completed so you can have an incredible solar experience.  Don't want a

Selling a Home With Solar

Selling your home is often the start of a new chapter in your life. Don't you think the process should be as smooth as possible? In this podcast episode, let's talk about

What is the California Climate Credit?

While helping a homeowner go solar, they pointed out that their electricity bill was a little lower than normal. It was the California Climate Credit! Listen to this epis

What are UCC-1 fixture filings and liens?

UCC-1 fixture filings and liens are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are big differences between the two. It's important to know the differences so you can know

Who Installs Your Solar Panels Matter

Sounds like common sense, right? The installation of your solar system will either make or break your solar experience. That's why it's extremely important that your sola

The Difference Between Owning and Not Owning Your Solar System

There are pros and cons to owning or not owning your solar system. As a matter of fact, there is currently a rise in homeowners choosing to not own their solar system! In

The Importance of Inspections for Your Solar System

The inspections in the solar installation process are extremely important. The roof inspection BEFORE the installation, aka site survey, is critical since it can make or

How Will Coronavirus Affect My Electricity Bill?

The coronavirus is affecting a lot of things in our every day lives. People are losing their jobs, they're staying home, and they're looking for ways to cut down on their

What is Net Metering and How Does Net Metering Work? - Fundamentals of Solar

Net metering is one of the biggest reasons why solar offers many incredible benefits to homeowners. If you've spoken with solar companies or reps already, there's a good

Welcome to "Before You Go Solar"

Solar is the best investment a homeowner can make, not only for their home but also for their family. Unfortunately, the solar industry has been riddled with poor busines