Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Solar Energy’ Category

What Is Net Metering?

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Net metering in Rancho Cordova, CA is a way for you, the homeowner, to generate electricity from your solar panels and sell it back. These require metering laws, which many states have, and it’s an extremely effective way to offset your energy costs.

Here in California, we have net metering laws in place. If you’re curious about them, that’s what we’re here to talk about. Let’s go over it.

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Solar-Powered Attic Fans? Yes Please

Monday, April 3rd, 2023
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Attic fans have tons of benefits, including reducing your overall energy spent in your home (while reducing the strain on your HVAC system). They’re pretty marvelous, but everything’s better when you can let the sun power it.

Solar attic fans in Rancho Cordova, CA only really need to run during the day, and they aren’t required as much on cooler, overcast days. They’re basically the perfect solution for your attic temperature troubles. Let’s go over all the benefits in detail together.

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What Repairs Does a Solar Panel System Need?

Monday, December 26th, 2022
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Your solar panels work in tandem to create a sustainable and energy-efficient way to power your home. So what happens when something in that system fails? What does it look like? If you need solar repair in Rancho Cordova, CA, this is what you can expect to encounter.

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3 Methods to Take Advantage of Solar Energy

Monday, September 12th, 2022

solar-energy-electricitySolar energy is the way of the future, and each successive generation of equipment and technology improves upon the one that came before it. Today’s solar panels do more with far less than other models did, and if you think solar panels may be a good fit for your home, now is the time to act on having them installed. With fall just around the corner, right now makes an excellent time to discuss installation options.

Indeed, solar energy has such a wide array of applications that there is more than one way to take advantage of the technology. You may think that solar energy is limited to providing electrical power to your home, and it does that quite well. Solar makes an excellent solution for homes that sit off the electrical grid: maintaining your independence and ensuring that you always have the electricity you need. But it goes beyond that. The more you understand the different ways to take advantage of solar energy, the more you’ll see of the potential. We’ve listed three of the most popular methods below.

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Increase Your Home Enjoyment with Solar Pool Heating!

Monday, December 13th, 2021
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Our friends and family in the Midwest and Northeast would probably give us a pretty bewildered look if we said we were planning a pool party for the New Year. But the truth is, it could be possible to make this happen in Sacramento. While we do get some pretty chilly winter temperatures, we have also been known to get some pretty warm heat waves in the winter.

That, in combination with the right kind of pool heater, can give you, plus your family and friends, a truly unique way to celebrate winter. So we’re going to talk about something we specialize in today: solar pool heaters! Read on to learn about these systems and how one can help you increase your home enjoyment this season and beyond.

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Have You Installed Solar Panels Yet?

Monday, June 28th, 2021
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If not, what are you waiting for? Solar installation can bring you a wide range of benefits, mostly in that you’ll save a lot of money!

Don’t worry, we’re going to elaborate below.

The thing is, with the number of advances in solar energy technology that have happened in the last decade+, it’s a fantastic investment to go solar, particularly for those of us who live on the sunny best coast. Homeowners throughout the Sacramento area have found that they qualify for a wide range of incentives by going solar.

If you’re finally ready to get solar panels installed professionally to save money on your electricity, don’t wait—give us a call. In the meantime, read on to learn more about the benefits of this installation:

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Solar Panel Installation: Ground-Mounted vs. Roof Mounted

Monday, April 5th, 2021
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More and more homeowners are discovering the eco-friendly power of solar panels that help them enjoy comfort at as low of a cost as possible. When a new homeowner decides to have solar panels installed, however, they might think their only option is to have them installed on the roof. This is a good choice in many cases, but it can be more difficult for some households to truly enjoy all the solar benefits if those rooftop-mounted solar panels aren’t angled correctly.

What if we told you there is another option? That’s right—you could opt for ground-mounted solar panels. These aren’t the right choice for all homes, but they’re the best choice for many homes. Keep reading to learn more.

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How Much Can Solar Energy Save?

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

This is a great question. While we can’t give you exact numbers on how much your solar energy system could potentially save as opposed to a conventional energy system, we can help quell some questions you might have.

The biggest worry that keeps homeowners away from talking to a solar company in Rocklin is the initial cost. People have tight budgets these days, and that means they’re less likely to go out on a limb and pay for something that might make return their investment down the line. Unfortunately, solar energy isn’t one of those exciting gambles that can get you savings quickly. It’s a long-term investment that is more likely to save you money over your lifetime.

Every home needs energy. A solar energy system switches things up so that you have easier access to abundant, free energy. Here’s how it can help your budget.

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Go Solar With the Pros

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

With our dramatic shifts in weather over the past few weeks in California, it’s only fair that we’d like to talk about a more environmentally friendly energy system. Between the raging fires, record-setting temperatures, and climate systems that seem to be completely out of whack, we’re learning to adapt our energy and comfort systems to help keep us happy without the use of old fuel sources.

We’re going to be blatantly honest—solar energy in Sacramento, CA is one of the best ways to head into the middle of the 21st century prepared for whatever energy crises might occur.

Luckily, our team has been around for more than three decades here. We’ve become the local “solar experts” and we’re going to go into detail about why a solar energy system could be the perfect system for you, and why our team should be the one to set it up.

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Is a Solar Energy System Worth the Investment?

Monday, October 5th, 2020

roof-with-solar-panels-on-itOur short answer to this is going to be, “yes of course!” But then again, you’d expect us to say that, right?

Seriously though, with all the advancements in solar technology over recent years, it really is a good investment to go solar, particularly here in sunny CA! Homeowners will find that there are a number of incentives available to them for going solar, and there are many other cost-saving benefits, too.

If you’re considering having solar panels professionally installed in order to save money on electricity, now is a perfect time! Keep reading as we go over some of the biggest advantages of doing so.

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