Tag: Residential Solar
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California makes history: All new homes to have solar panels starting in 2020
How’s this for a solar shot in the arm: California has approved a new policy that will require virtually all new homes in the state to incorporate solar panels starting in 2020. The California Energy Commission voted today to adopt the policy as part of the state’s Building Energy EfficiencyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar ownership passed leasing in 2017: Here are three reasons why
Ownership officially surpassed the solar lease as the preferred financial vehicle of homeowners in the United States, according to the U.S. Residential Solar Finance Update, H1 2018, from GTM Research. This trendline started to emerge in 2015, got close in 2016 and officially tipped in 2017, with 59 percent ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sunnova ready to sell solar in Florida following state’s rule changes
Following the recent change in Florida’s rules on residential solar financing, Sunnova Energy Corp. is ready to open up shop in the Sunshine State. Sunnova will be offering homeowners in Florida the opportunity to own their systems through Sunnova’s Easy Own plan. “Recent regulatory decisions over the last year signal thatRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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San Diego’s Baker Electric Solar expands services to include smart home, storage, more
Baker Electric Solar, San Diego’s market leader in solar and energy storage, has broadened its portfolio of offerings to include smart home solutions and advanced heating and air systems and is rebranding to reflect its new mission. The new name, Baker Electric Home Energy, and new logo and website launchedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PV Pointer: How tile hooks factor into safety, noise prevention, long-term leak protection
The two most common approaches to mounting PV arrays on tile roofs are “standoff” posts and tile hooks. Standoff posts tend to be stronger due to their simple column loading design, while tile hooks use a cantilevered loading configuration (think diving board), which deflects under wind and snow loading. ARead More — Solar Builder magazine