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What is NEM 3.0? The clock is ticking.

Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a rate policy from which thousands of California households and businesses have benefited. But it is about to drastically change for the worse. The California Public Utilities Commission is the government body that votes on how utilities like Southern California Edison (SCE) charge their customers for electricity. They have recently passed NEM 3.0, which compensates solar customers at a far lower rate for the excess electricity that they generate than the prior NEM 2.0 did.

Will Solar Panels Work on an East Facing Roof?

The short answer: yes, they will work. In the Northern Hemisphere, your solar panels should face south to generate the most electricity, but sometimes there isn't much choice.

How 26% Solar Tax Credits Can Save You Money in 2022

The most important aspect of any purchase is price. In fact, most people looking into going solar are most concerned with how much it will cost. Nobody can give you an accurate estimate of how much your solar energy system will cost without an inspection of your roof and a shading study. But Green Convergence can help you discover whether or not you can save up to 26% when you purchase a solar energy system.

Do I Need a Solar Battery Backup?

A solar energy system is a great way to improve the energy supply that your home or business depends on. Not only will it add stability to your energy, but it will bring costs down tremendously by allowing you to harvest a good chunk or even all of the energy you consume directly from the sun itself. However, solar energy also has its own challenges, and that’s why many people choose to pair their panels with a battery backup system. The two technologies are mutually beneficial in a number of ways, but do you need to install a battery backup when you make the switch to solar? While it undoubtedly helps, this blog will help you to choose whether or not you should also invest in a solar battery system along with your new energy panels.

A Big Solar Incentive Is About to Shrink

Tax incentives that make it more advantageous for a company to go solar are about to be significantly reduced. It’s a good time to familiarize yourself with the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) because it’s going away, and so are significant potential savings.

How Solar Panels Affect Your Home Value

Do you want to increase your home's value? Not only do solar panels benefit the environment, but they also benefit your home's resale value as well. As more buyers are looking for energy-efficient properties, the odds are in favor of solar panels. Nowadays, the installation of solar panels has become one of the most straightforward ways to increase your home value. However, there are certain aspects you should keep in mind to make its value actually grow.

What Is Cool Roofing?

Most people think of a roof as something that protects from the rain, and a bad roof is referred to as a “leaky roof.” But in Southern California, there are other elements that beat down on the flat roofs of many commercial buildings more constantly and severely than rain: heat and sunlight. That’s where cool roofs come in.

Three Reasons for Businesses to Go Solar This Year

Commercial solar is a great investment for companies looking to lower overhead. Any low building with plenty of square footage can turn its roof into a powerplant, generating electricity that can be used on site, or traded with the utility for credit.

Become Energy Independent with a Solar Storage System

Want to have ultimate power? When you install a solar storage system in your home in Thousand Oaks, CA, you’ll be able to rely on power from solar batteries even when the grid goes out. Solar power backup systems, like the Tesla Powerwall and Sonnen Batterie, reduce your carbon footprint as well as your electric bill. These batteries, which are integrated into a solar panel system, also allow you to sell excess energy back to the utility company. Read more to find out why solar storage backup is a dependable way to store and save energy.