Posts by West Coast Solar

On January 16, Mark Ferron, a commissioner with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), stepped down from his post to devote time to his fight with prostate cancer. Upon leaving, Ferron issued a letter to the CPUC urging his fellow regulators to support rooftop solar in the Golden State and resist pressure from utilities to cut…

A new agreement has been announced between 14 nations that would drastically cut tariffs on environmental goods such as solar water heaters and wind turbines. The pledge was made by members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including the United States, Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, the European Union, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore,…

Four solar photovoltaic (PV) plants located in San Bernardino have been commissioned and will be selling electricity to Southern California Edison (SCE). The plants, which are being operated by Sustainable Power Group, have a generating capacity of 7.8 megawatts (MW) and will reduce carbon emissions by over 10,000 tons per year. According to a press…

If you don’t have solar yet, you’re completely reliant on the power grid and the utility companies that establish rates. But what if you could break free from that dependence and regain control of your home, as well as your bills for the future? With solar, you can. Solar Panels The possibilities with solar are practically endless.…

Many people in the Bay Area and Sacramento region know about the benefits that solar can offer their home, but they might not be as clear on just how solar could be used to improve their business. If you’re a business and property owner, it’s time to learn more about how solar can make your life easier.…

With homeowners everywhere from Northern California making the switch to solar energy, you might be thinking about it too. Learning more about the benefits of solar power for your home can help you make the decision that’s right for you. Why Now is a Great Time to go Solar Although you may have thought that going solar…

Summer’s officially here and although temperatures were already high before June 21st, now they’re only going to continue climbing. While that can translate to some quality time outdoors, it also means that indoors your air conditioner is running at full blast. What does that mean for your monthly energy bills? Energy Use During the Summer…

Despite widespread use, there are a lot of myths solar energy. At West Coast Solar, we are happy to help educate our customers across Northern California about solar energy. Myth 1: Solar panels don’t produce much power in the winter Solar electric systems produce significant amounts of power in the winter. Lower panel temperatures in…

You’ve heard a lot about solar power, maybe by a referral from a friend or simply by reading the news, and now you’re interested. Although you understand the general concept about how solar works and see so many homes throughoutNorthern California with solar panels, you probably still have questions. Is it as simple as just having solar…