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    Can we install a solar system and keep all of the energy for our home but still be connected to the utility's grid just for emergency?

    Great question, Sarah! These types of solar/storage designs are becoming increasingly possible. You should ask a solar contractor to help figure out the best design for you property. In general, here is what the contractor, and you, need to consider: Assess Your Energy Needs: Calculate your...
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    Does anyone have recommendations for solar modeling tools that they like?

    Agree - Aurora and Energy Toolbase are the best
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    CA's New Wage Requirements for Commercial Solar Start 2024

    Here is the list of commercial solar projects that must meet the new AB 2143 prevailing wage and reporting requirements if their interconnection applications are submitted on or after 1-1-2024: All commercial solar and solar + storage systems, regardless of system size, installed under NEM/NBT...
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    How do you determine how much energy storage you need?

    I typically recommend planning for the storage (battery) size to meet your most expensive utility rate consumption period over the course of a day. For example, this is usually your summer peak energy consumption amount. In California, the battery kWh should be big enough to cover your peak...
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    Stanford launches free website for public to learn about more than 30 energy topics

    Here's a great use of university talent and resource: Stanford's Understand Energy Learning Hub
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    Tax credits

    The Residential Clean Energy Credit provides a 30% reimbursement of the expenses associated with new, qualified clean energy property installed in your home anytime from 2022 through 2032. The credit rate gradually decreases to 26% for property in service in 2033 and further to 22% for property...

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