Projects - Solar Power

Moving into our Central Coast of CA home in November of 2006, we did not have a history of energy use in this property. Coming from San Diego, with milder winters, a 1500 sq ft house, and gas appliances, to a 1900 ft house with electric appliances and a lot of high wattage recessed lighting throughout, we weren't sure how much energy we'd consume. Our ... more >>

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I live in Los Angeles and I prefer the ugly one! Please don’t get me wrong, my wife is very beautiful, but when it comes to solar power, I prefer the ugly one. Let me explain, for the past few years there has been huge interest in Solar Electricity (photovoltaic’s, PV, or solar panels), there are lots of incentives at both a state and federal level, ... more >>

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Start with 285 days of sunlight a year and a flat entry way roof with just the right sun angle, one sales “consultant” told me, and I was ready to seek the right solar installation. It was partly guilt, our energy gluttony was growing every year, with a pool and hot tub---but no AC—we get great breezes from the nearby bay and ocean---9 ... more >>

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