In California, a critical policy issue in the solar sector is the monopoly power held by investor-owned utilities (IOUs). These utilities, while regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC), often operate under restrictions that can stifle competition and innovation...

All of the options mentioned are excellent. However, Energy Toolbase has been established the longest, though longevity doesn’t necessarily equate to being the best. Currently, Aurora Solar is a leading player in the industry.

Where are you located? I agree—significant savings can be achieved by handling the installation yourself and only hiring an electrician for the final connection. However, it’s important to be mindful of local permitting and utility interconnection requirements. Sometimes, hiring an expert can be...

This topic warrants an in-depth discussion. Where to begin? The "cost shift" narrative pushed by the PG&E/IBEW 1245 “Strategic Opportunities Committee” is a classic case of "equity washing"—a term coined by the Coalition for Environmental Equity and Economics. For those unfamiliar, the Strategic...

Reccommend doing consults with reputtable solar contractors in your area and then doing a comparison. Ask about Franklin batteries, which I think are the best for home storage options. Good luck!

agreed - this is very cool. I think the data on which sectors most contribute to global carbon emissions is somewhat ambiguous to interpret. For example, electricity and heat are the leading contributors, followed by transportation and then the runners up are manufacturing, construction...

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I agreed with Jared. The internet can deal up practicially any content people want to reinforce their beliefs. Thank goodness there are people who have gotten PhDs in climate science who we can count on for accuracy. Jasmine - maybe share the credentials of the people who are telling you that...

I'm doing a little PSA here based on several customers who I've seen recently have blown electrical circuit boards and other parts for their heat pumps. It seems like many HVAC contractors selling heat pumps are failing to include either a whole house or point of surge power protectors. If you...