You Might Still Qualify for NEM2A
Have you ever wished you could go back in time to save yourself some money on a good decision? Good news! Now is one of those times. If you have more than one PG&E meter on your property, or on adjacent or contiguous properties, you may qualify to receive the benefits of the now-defunct NEM-2 legislation. This presents a wonderful chance if any of the following conditions apply to your property: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) A well Any other additional meter Plus, it’s valid for both residential and commercial systems. But don’t wait to find out if you qualify—the cutoff date for this legislative loophole is February 15, 2024. Contact us [...]
LOCAL MANUFACTURER SET TO SAVE $1.5M WITH SOLAR
At Synergy Power, we do more than just home solar. A local business discovered us while looking for ways to improve energy usage. Now, the company is on the road to saving $1.5 million in utility bills over the next 30 years—and helping the environment in the process. See the success story below or contact us today to talk about solar for your business. O & Y Precision is a machining and manufacturing business founded in 2002 by a local Bay Area family. Over the past 21 years, their combined drive and skills resulted in a booming business that required them to move into a [...]
Spring Cleaning for Your Solar Panels
The sun is returning to California… finally. If you want to make sure your solar panels are ready for summer, schedule a cleaning with us or do it yourself. Watch this instructional video to see how it works—it’s easier than it looks! We recommend cleaning your solar panels every one to two years. If your system is due for a scrub (and you want us to take care of it for you), contact us today. Schedule a Cleaning 3 Energy-Saving Tips for Homes & Small Businesses With your solar panels working at peak production levels, the next step to saving money on power is to make your home [...]
Apply for NEM-2 Before It’s Too Late
Hurry, Solar Family—time is running out to be grandfathered into NEM-2 benefits before it's gone forever. Let us help you submit the required documents to PG&E by April 14, 2023, to get you locked in and maximize your savings. Here’s what is required from PG&E to begin: Signed solar contract Submitted NEM-2 application That’s it! You don’t need a permit, final inspection, or full installation to get NEM-2. In fact, you have until April 15, 2026, to complete the project and retain NEM-2 eligibility. We're dedicated to helping you complete these steps before the clock runs out. If you’re ready to start your solar future, contact us [...]
Electric Vehicles and Solar: What You Should Know
Solar Family, are you thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Or maybe a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)? EVs are becoming more and more popular, and they’re only going to get more prevalent as time goes on. But if you’re considering going electric, there’s one thing you need to know: an EV or PHEV will save you money on gas… but it will increase your electric bill! While an EV may reduce or eliminate your gasoline bill, it still needs a power source to drive it. If your home's power system isn't prepared to take on the added load, it could [...]
News Alert: The NEM-3 Deadline Is Approaching
New solar legislation is officially on its way. On December 15, 2022, California legislature signed off on the new net energy metering (NEM) deal—and now, the clock is running out to be grandfathered into NEM-2. Here’s what you need to know: NEM-3 will begin on April 15, 2023, for all new solar customers who submit a completed NEM application on or after that date. (Current customers will remain on NEM-2.) Current NEM-2 customers who want to add more panels to their system before the April 15 deadline should reach out now to avoid losing their NEM-2 status. Monthly fees will be higher under [...]
Thank You for Shining With Us
We’ve put in a lot of work together this year, Solar Family. As 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to take a minute to thank you for being in this thing with us. We’ve arranged solar panels, installed battery backups, and helped so many people generate more clean energy—people like you. And it’s been well worth it. This year, we surpassed 10 gigawatt hours of generated power across all systems. That's over 10 billion watt hours! Thanks again for being part of our solar family. Your business is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you on our next [...]
How Does Winter Weather Affect My Solar?
Fall is in full swing, and our days are getting shorter—even in sunny California. That means your solar panels are likely generating less energy. And that’s perfectly normal! Why? Instead of our typically bright 15-hour summer days, we’re barely seeing nine hours a day in the winter. Plus, many of those daylight hours are dampened by overcast skies and rain. Less sunlight means less solar power. (That’s the basics of solar power production, of course.) The good news is, because your panels are generating so much energy during the summer hours, your true-up bill at the end of the year will [...]
Ditch the Power Outage Alerts
If you’re living in the Bay Area, chances are you've received these alerts from PG&E either by text, email, or phone, letting you know that your power will be out. And unfortunately, between extreme heat, record-breaking droughts, and limited resources, these outages won’t be stopping anytime soon. The good news is that you don’t have to wait and worry about the next outage alert. A solar system paired with a battery backup is the ideal solution to free yourself from reliance on the grid. With a custom design engineered by Synergy Power, northern California’s solar energy experts, you can become energy independent by powering some of [...]
Pointing Your Solar in the Right Direction
There are many factors to take into account when planning out the placement of your solar panels—and at Synergy Power, we consider every factor under the sun. That’s why we often arrange your solar panels in a south-facing direction. Why south? We live in the northern hemisphere. That means the sun’s peak is always slightly south of center. And although west-facing panels get more intense sunlight in the afternoon, south-facing panels generate electricity all day long—even at the height of summer. In fact, studies show that south-facing panels produce about 20% more power than those that face directly east or west. However, depending [...]
Have you ever wished you could go back in time to save yourself some money on a good decision? Good news! Now is one of those times. If you have more than [...]
At Synergy Power, we do more than just home solar. A local business discovered us while looking for ways to improve energy usage. Now, the company is on the road [...]
The sun is returning to California… finally. If you want to make sure your solar panels are ready for summer, schedule a cleaning with us or do it yourself. Watch this instructional video to see [...]
Hurry, Solar Family—time is running out to be grandfathered into NEM-2 benefits before it's gone forever. Let us help you submit the required documents to PG&E by April 14, 2023, to get you [...]
Solar Family, are you thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Or maybe a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)? EVs are becoming more and more popular, and they’re only going [...]
New solar legislation is officially on its way. On December 15, 2022, California legislature signed off on the new net energy metering (NEM) deal—and now, the clock is running out [...]
We’ve put in a lot of work together this year, Solar Family. As 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to take a minute to thank you for being in [...]
Fall is in full swing, and our days are getting shorter—even in sunny California. That means your solar panels are likely generating less energy. And that’s perfectly normal! Why? Instead [...]
If you’re living in the Bay Area, chances are you've received these alerts from PG&E either by text, email, or phone, letting you know that your power will be out. [...]
There are many factors to take into account when planning out the placement of your solar panels—and at Synergy Power, we consider every factor under the sun. That’s why we often [...]
