When we think of commercial solar, many only think of the renewable energy goals of businesses. Nonprofit organizations can also benefit from solar energy systems. Commercial solar offers nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations sustainable energy, reduced operational...
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What is Net Billing for Solar Homeowners?
If you’ve been thinking about going solar, you've probably come across terms like “net metering” and “net billing.” Net billing is a financial mechanism that credits solar homeowners for sending extra power back to the utility grid. This can help solar homeowners...
What Solar Incentives Can Homeowners Access In Pennsylvania?
As Pennsylvania accelerates its commitment to renewable energy, homeowners and businesses have an opportunity to take advantage of a range of solar incentives that can significantly reduce the cost of installing solar power systems. Solar energy not only offers...
What is Net Metering for Home Solar Systems
Net metering allows solar homeowners to receive credits for the extra energy generated that is sent to the power grid. Sometimes, people call this “selling energy back to the grid.” These policies can help reduce energy expenses, allowing solar homeowners to use these...
What Happens to Your Solar Energy System During a Power Outage?
In recent years, power outages have become more and more common. Whether they only last a couple hours or a couple of days, they still significantly and negatively affect our daily lives. During a short power outage, we might simply be unable to stream television or...
Another Round of PG&E Electricity Price Increases: What Homeowners Need to Know
Residential customers of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) will see another increase in their electricity rates as California’s largest utility raises prices by 2.7% or around $6 per month. Starting October 1, this rate hike is the fourth part of a series of increases...
A Guide to New Jersey Solar Incentives for Homeowners
New Jersey has established itself as a state leader in the adoption of solar energy because of its strong incentive programs and generous supporting policies. These incentives not only make solar more affordable for homeowners, but also help the state meet its lofty...
5 Benefits of Solar Monitoring
Whether you have a home solar system or want one, you should consider the importance of solar monitoring. Solar monitoring empowers homeowners to understand the impact of their investment and quickly identify and resolve issues. Enact provides homeowners with...
What are Time-of-Use (TOU) Rates?
A common utility billing plan for many homeowners across the county is the Time-of-Use pricing plan. Sometimes called Time-of-Day plans, the price of electricity changes based on the time of day to reflect demand placed on the power grid. Times when more people use...
What are Tiered Utility Rates?
Understanding your utility bill can be complex — especially when it comes to pricing. One of the key elements that can significantly impact your monthly expenses is the concept of tiered utility rates. While these rates are designed to promote energy conservation,...