Posts Tagged ‘Solar energy’
Do I Need a New Roof Before Solar Installation?
November 20, 2017 | 
Author Bay Area Roofing and Solar Company Explains Roof Assessment for Solar Installation
One of the most common questions we get as a Bay Area roofing contractor is, “Do I need a new roof if I want to install solar panels?”.
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Posted in Other How To's & Tips, Roofing, Solar | 
Tags: roof maintenance, roofing, Solar energy, solar panels, solar roofing, solar roofing installations | 
Comments ClosedAdvantages of Solar Roofing
Solar panels and solar tiles are becoming increasingly popular, and are probably in your neighborhood. Learn more about the advantages of solar installation. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Roofing, Solar, Think Green | Tags: Solar energy, solar installation, solar panels, solar roofing, solar solutions, solar tiles | Comments ClosedIs More Solar Energy Produced the Hotter It Gets?
How does the temperature affect solar roofing? You may be surprised at the answer! Learn the difference between heat and energy & the role of absorption! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Roofing, Solar | Tags: Energy, solar company, Solar energy, solar roofing, solar solutions, solar tiles | Comments ClosedCalifornia’s New Streamlined Solar Permitting Law Explained
California has a new law in place that will help people streamline the process of getting solar permits. Learn about it from a skillful Bay Area solar company. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Solar, Think Green | Tags: ab 2188, cc&rs, hoa, homeowners associations, Solar energy, solar installation, solar permit, solar permitting, solar rights act, solar roofing | Comments ClosedSolar Energy’s Impact on Climate Change
Solar energy users receive up to 80% in savings, grants and other tax breaks to offset the initial cost of investment while also helping the planet. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Solar, Think Green | Tags: saving money, solar company, Solar energy, solar roofing, solar solutions | Comments ClosedCalifornia Leading the Nation in Promoting Solar Energy
The Golden State leads the nation on promoting green energy with products like solar tiles and panels. Read how else from a professional Bay Area solar company. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Solar, Think Green | Tags: california, clean energy, climate change, global warming, green energy, solar benefits, Solar energy, solar roof installations, solar roofing, solar solutions, solar tiles, why solar | Comments ClosedTop 10 Solar Terms to Know
Whether you're installing a solar solution for your Bay Area home’s energy needs or you're just comparing solar with a more traditional energy setups for your San Francisco business, here are ten important solar energy terms to know and understand. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Solar | Tags: green energy, solar, solar array, Solar energy, solar power, solar roof | Comments ClosedIs Solar Technology Worthless During the Cold, Dark Winter?
Are solar panels effective during the winter months? You might intuitively be led to believe that, because winter months are colder, solar panels won’t get as much “energy,” and thus will not be able to heat your home or run your property effectively. Read the rest of this entry »
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Why Get Solar for Your Home Today?
While debates about climate change, energy independence, and alternative “green” energy rage, consumers find themselves at a difficult crossroads. What’s the best, safest, cheapest, most “green,” and least cumbersome way to power one’s house and one’s life?New research and new technologies have re-inspired faith in one of the oldest – actually the oldest – energy source: solar.
Here are four reasons why it may behoove you to install a solar solution for your home or business immediately. Read the rest of this entry »
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Solar Terminology Glossary
If your thinking about a solar installation in your home, here are some useful and common terms to expect to hear about. Read the rest of this entry »
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