Posts by West Coast Solar

Energy is seeing one of the biggest technological upgrades in the last 100 years. For the last century, we’ve used relatively the same power distribution system to transfer energy from a grid to the consumer. Now that smart technology, renewable energy, and a variety of other technological advancements have been introduced to the energy industry,…

Energy supply and demand is a huge concern as the national population grows. Technology advancements in smart grids and renewable energy are offering a variety of solutions to energy consumption at scale. A vital piece to energy use is the grid operation center. These centers are stationed all over our nation and manage the flow…

As energy technology advances, West Coast Solar believes renewable energy sources are the future of energy consumption. Whether you utilize solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, or biomass, you’re creating a better future for your loved ones, the community, and the planet. Go green with renewable energy and do more than save money on your utility bills.…

Renewable energy and smart grids are the future of energy use. At West Coast Solar, we believe in providing our customers with the opportunity to save money on their utility bills, help save the environment, and create a better future for their loved ones with the installation of a solar power system on their home…

At West Coast Solar, we believe the future of power consumption is in renewable energy. Green energy does two things for homeowners. It offers a way to save money on utility bills and help save the environment. In this blog series, we’ll be sharing how smart grids affect your energy use through smart homes, cars,…

At West Coast Solar, we believe renewable energy is the future of efficient, effective, and responsible energy consumption. That’s why in this blog series, we’re going to discuss smart grids, how they affect your energy use, what you can do to take advantage of them (if they are implemented in your area), and why they…

At West Coast Solar, we believe the future of energy is in renewable energy sources like wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and more. This is why we’re so excited to see the state of California continuing its commitment to move toward cleaner, more efficient energy consumption. On May 9, 2018, the California Energy Commission approved the…

The California Energy Commission aims to take the equivalent of 115,000 fossil-fuel-powered vehicles off the road with the newly approved solar mandate passed on May 9, 2018. The goal is to cut more than 50 percent of home-energy use in Sacramento homes with mandatory inclusion of solar power systems on all newly built homes starting…

If you’re looking to include or add an energy storage feature to your solar system, you’ll want to get the best price possible. Although the federal government offers an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar systems, it can take a careful read to discover what the credit actually covers. In this post, we’re going to…