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  1. 5 Benefits of Solar Power for the Tourism Industry

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    Sacramento has a booming tourism industry, with tourists coming to visit our beautiful city 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 the nearby attractions in constant operation, you can bet that the energy used by different businesses is quite high. In fact, Energy S…Read More

  2. Pros and Cons of Used Solar Panels

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    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 consider what happens to all of the green components we outfit our housing with onc…Read More

  3. Wildfires Are Making Solar Panel Installation More Cost Effective, But Not In The Way You’d Think

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    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 you watched the videos circulating all over Facebook of people driving…Read More

  4. Prepare For Power Outages With Solar Panel Installation

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    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 aside, you still need to be able to access your work email and maintain temperature control thro…Read More

  5. How Nonprofits Can Benefit Using Solar Power

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    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 answer is yes! If you’re a non-profit and want to talk solar companies that servi…Read More

  6. Disregard These Dangerous Commercial Solar Power System Myths

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    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 run their businesses—it’s no surprise with the ever-rising energy…Read More

  7. Four Home Solar Power System Benefits

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    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 work? The sun is a renewable energy source. Oil and other fossil fuels are not. Th…Read More

  8. Want Solar Panels For Your House? Ask These 7 Questions First!: Part Seven

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    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 to your meter? Does your solar company help you with that? At West Coast Solar, we offer sola…Read More

  9. Want Solar Panels For Your House? Ask These 7 Questions First!: Part Six

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    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 environment. Some think that solar power still has too high of a barrier to entry, and that the inves…Read More

  10. Want Solar Panels For Your House? Ask These 7 Questions First!: Part Five

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    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 the best company that meets your needs. One of the most frustrating calls we get at …Read More