Tag: Residential Solar

  • Is net metering back in Nevada? Well, kind of

    The number one net metering saga of 2016 was that of Nevada, which ended its program and caused a mass exodus of solar installation companies. The most controversial aspect of the decision – not grandfathering in the early adopters under their previous rate structure – was eventually reversed. Well, let’sRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • PG&E reaches its California rooftop limit — So what happens next?

    Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) will soon reach a milestone of 2,409 MW of installed private rooftop solar capacity on the energy grid, representing more than 275,000 solar customers in Northern and Central California. PG&E expects to reach this state-mandated limit for its current rooftop solar program this month. WithRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Case study of Roof Tech rail-less mounting staying strong through hurricane season

    Solarize Financial was founded in late 2014 and operates from its headquarters in Mount Pleasant, S.C., just outside Charleston. After working with a nationwide solar provider for many years, Petersen believed he could provide a more individualized experience for customers ready to make this important lifestyle change. Today, Solarize servesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Dividend Solar to include both PACE financing and EmpowerLoan on same platform

    Dividend Solar, a division of Dividend Finance, now offers residential PACE financing and its EmpowerLoan on a single platform for contractors and homeowners. This new platform streamlines the financing process for contractors and their customers, giving homeowners easier access to financing for solar and energy efficiency improvements. “A single platformRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Take a look: Illinois hunting club goes solar thanks to Tick Tock Energy

    Collin Cain, owner of Cain Farm and Grassy Lake Hunting Club, recently installed a 29 kW solar PV to generate power for his home, farm, and business. Installation and services were provided by Tick Tock Energy, Inc., a solar contractor based in Effingham, IL. The project included 88 solar modulesRead More — Solar Builder magazine