Northern California is full of beautiful vintage homes. A Sunday drive through various neighborhoods can easily bring to mind beautiful, visual scenes from “East Of Eden” By John Steinbeck, not because of the astonishing California scenery, but because of the endearing Salinas Valley-esk architecture and the Northern California environment that is so well-documented in his work. Taking a stroll through the various older neighborhoods in the Sacramento area gives you a taste of what California…
Read MoreHere 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 Time to Install a Solar Power System? When it comes to installing panels on your home or business in Sacramento,…
Read MoreLike 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 the nearby attractions in constant operation, you can bet that the energy used by different businesses is quite high. In…
Read MoreThere’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 once they’ve worn out on us.…
Read MoreIf 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 their car through apocalyptic style firestorms. The wildfires in…
Read MoreThe 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 throughout the day. You…
Read More>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 energy every day. Learn more below! >Follow These Everyday Tips for Saving Energy >From replacing your light bulbs to using…
Read MoreIt’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 service San Jose, give West Coast…
Read MoreDo 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 costs across California. In this post, we’ll be sharing seven dangerous…
Read MoreWhat’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. This means that as solar…
Read MoreIt’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 solar services to…
Read MoreOne 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 investment over…
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