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When Is the Best Time to Install Solar Panels? | West Coast Solar
Here at West Coast Solar, one question we hear frequently is, “When is the best time to install solar panels?” While the simple answer is, “Anytime is a great time to install a solar panel system on your home or business!”, we can dig into this question a little bit deeper. When Is the Best…
Read More5 Benefits of Solar Power for the Tourism Industry
Like most counties, cities, and regions in Northern California, Contra Costa County, has a booming tourism industry, with tourists coming to visit our beautiful California landscapes from all corners of the world. From museums, restaurants, and hotels to waterparks and shopping centers, there is something here for anyone coming to visit. But with all of…
Read MorePros and Cons of Used Solar Panels
There’s no doubt in anyone’s minds that the USA as a whole isn’t particularly skilled at dealing with the waste of our society very well. Sure, we make efforts to recycle more and to use recycled materials where we can, but the landfills still climb higher every day. What’s odd though, is most folks don’t…
Read MoreWildfires Are Making Solar Panel Installation More Cost Effective, But Not In The Way You’d Think
If you’ve been a Northern California native for several years, you already know about the wildfires. You’re already familiar with the way your lungs constrict when you step out the door. You know all about the asthma flare-ups you or your family members suffer. We don’t need to describe the utter horror you experienced as…
Read MorePrepare For Power Outages With Solar Panel Installation
The Pacific Gas & Electric Company is gearing up for and notifying people of the possible power outages coming down the road soon. In a place like Napa or Marin, we all know how crucial maintaining power is to the continued level of comfort we’re used to. The ability to power up your kid’s laptop…
Read MoreHow Can I Reduce My Energy Usage?
>Saving energy is even easier than you think. By simply making small changes to your everyday routine, you can reduce your daily, weekly, monthly, and annual energy usage and save money on your electric bill at the same time. Today, your friends at West Coast Solar will share some handy tips to help you save…
Read MoreHow Nonprofits Can Benefit Using Solar Power
It’s common to hear how homeowners are saving money when they make the switch to solar power, but what about businesses, for- and non-profits? Can a business offset their electricity bills with a solar power system? Will they see the same benefits as a homeowner when they make the switch to solar power? The short…
Read MoreDisregard These Dangerous Commercial Solar Power System Myths
Do you own and operate a business in Northern California? Have you considered making the switch to solar power so you can save money on utilities and invest the extra cash into your business? You’re not alone. Thousands of businesses in and around San Jose are choosing renewable and alternative energy over traditional power to…
Read MoreFour Home Solar Power System Benefits
What’s so great about a solar power system for you home in San Jose? Solar energy saves money, helps the environment, increases home values, and can be produced anywhere. As you may have already noticed, the cost of traditional energy continues to rise, but the cost of solar energy continues to fall. How does that…
Read MoreWant Solar Panels For Your House? Ask These 7 Questions First!: Part Seven
It’s exciting to be so close to your home solar power system being installed. Your installer has set a date with you to have the system placed and put into service. All of the appropriate steps have been completed up until this point. But what about your utility company? How will you connect your system…
Read MoreWant Solar Panels For Your House? Ask These 7 Questions First!: Part Six
One of the primary reasons homeowners in Sacramento want to make the switch to a solar power system is to save money on energy. It’s the most popular reason we get from the customers we have the opportunity to work with. The second and third reasons tend to be energy independence and to help the…
Read MoreWant Solar Panels For Your House? Ask These 7 Questions First!: Part Five
Are you ready to make the switch to solar power? Have you gotten your property assessed for a solar power system? Do you have multiple bids from solar companies yet? It’s important to know that even though there are dozens of reputable companies that install home solar energy systems every year, you need to find…
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