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Lower Your Carbon Footprint and Save $$ with Solar
CLEAN ENERGY NEVER LOOKED BETTER Things are heating up this summer at a time when our nation's concern regarding climate change, carbon emissions, and fossil fuels has never been more prevalent. When you switch to solar, you reduce your impact on the planet while simultaneously saving on your electricity bill. Now, you can harness 100% clean and renewable solar energy, lower your carbon footprint, AND cool your home at the same time! The sustainability and environmental performance of solar have never been better. In fact, solar panels generate between 20 and 50 times more power during their lifetime than what ...
Estimate How Much Can You Save With Solar
We get asked, “How much do solar panels save?” every day. While yes, you will either greatly reduce or eliminate your electric bill, determining your total solar savings is influenced by several other factors, including how you finance your solar system and whether you take advantage of tax incentives such as the 30 percent federal investment tax credit, how much you currently pay for electricity, and whether you plan to sell your home. In general, the more photovoltaic (PV) solar energy you produce, the less electricity you have to buy from your utility company. That means your solar savings start ...
Love Opening Your Mail. Go Solar & Chill With Every Utility Bill.
Summer is here! That means longer days, blooming flowers, family vacations… And, yes, the dreaded moment when your utility bill arrives. Let’s be honest: The air conditioner is one of man’s greatest inventions, so why not enjoy it? When you go solar, you can afford to beat the heat without sweating about the cost of electricity. Our SunPower panels make solar energy with every ray of sunshine. So, with the help of our trusted solar experts, you can calculate how many solar panels you’ll need to keep your home cool. Act now while things are still heating up. Explore your ...
5 Facts About Solar that Make Sense
Five reasons to consider going solar now. This post originally appeared on the SunPower Resources Blog.
You had questions about Going Solar…We have answers
There’s been a buzz about ‘going solar’ for a number of years, but you didn’t know if it would be a good decision for your home. You’ve probably had lots of questions about it but didn’t know who to ask. You’re not alone. So, let us give you some answers to help you in your quest for knowledge. Here are some common questions, along with our answers: 1) Why should I ‘go solar’? When you install a solar energy system on your property, you will not only save money on your electric bill and protect yourself against rising electricity costs, ...
Learn How to Go Solar
Solar power helps homeowners save money on energy bills, so if you’re dreading those high electricity bills this summer, you may want to find out: How do I go solar? It’s certainly a common question. Photovoltaic (PV) solar power is the fastest-growing type of energy in the world. In the U.S. alone, there are now 2 million rooftop solar systems on homes and businesses! Today, we’ll explain how to get solar panels on your house. FIND A SOLAR INSTALLATION COMPANY The first step is to find a solar company with experience in solar panel installations. Ask your neighbors who have ...
SunPower Solar Warranty FAQs
We recently announced our new SunPower Complete Confidence Warranty. Today, we answer all of your questions about the industry's best 25-year solar warranty. Q. What’s the advantage of a single warranty on the whole system from one manufacturer? A. A working solar system is composed of many components that work together to turn sunlight into usable power for your home. When you buy a SunPower® solar system with components that are designed and engineered to work together, you get the confidence of knowing that not only will the system work better together, but also that, should anything go wrong, you ...
Generators vs. Solar Batteries: Which is the Better Backup?
A well-designed solar system can meet the majority of the electricity needs for a homeowner, but there are times when power needs to be pulled from the grid. While many energy providers offer the option of net metering to cover the cost of electricity used by the local power company, it’s not available to all solar homeowners. Having a backup supply of electricity can provide power during outages like PG&E's Public Power Safety Shutoffs and can also provide more electricity cost savings. Let’s face it: emergencies happen. Nevada wildfires, rolling blackouts, and power outages happen. Many people don’t realize it, ...
