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Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the ...
Did you know that the average U.S. household uses 156 gallons of water per day? Californians use an average of 48 gal/day of water. That's one third of the national average use. Something to be proud of. So, this ...
Home builders are on a mission to build all electric homes, at least here in California. New homes and buildings that are constructed in 2023 will have to have electric supply panels and circuitry to support ...
As of April 15, 2023, all new applications for solar energy will fall in to the NEM3 solar energy utility rate plan. Solar users under NEM3 will get compensated for about $0.08 / kWh for excess energy sent to the ...
By John Lynch - Dec. 26, 2022
In 1975, Cal Poly graduate Mike Emrich founded a green energy company in San Luis Obispo County after the 1973 oil embargo began to strain the energy industry. That company became ...
Are you still considering solar energy for your home or business? Don't wait any longer. A new NEM 3 solar rate plan goes into effect on April 15. Go solar or add-on to your system before April 14 and lock into the ...
Solarponics has partnered with local nonprofits to host the first annual Share the Sunshine Volunteer Signup Day event happening this Friday, November 18, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Solarponics office in Atascadero. ...
By Frank Scotti, Sustainable Energy Advocate – When you think of Christmas, you probably don’t think of how much impact a simple Christmas tree can have on the environment. Your Christmas tree, whether live or ...
By Frank Scotti, Sustainable Energy Advocate – October 01, 2022 – As far back as I can remember, my mom always used liquid laundry soap, or detergent, to wash our clothes when we were kids. Like most everything, my ...
You may be surprised to learn that the color of solar panels is not just an aesthetic choice by the manufacturers. Solar panels are black and blue because those are the natural colors that silicon becomes during ...
I recently came across an article in the AAA magazine, Westways, talking about sustainable travel. It was a bit basic and abbreviated, but touched on something that I had not really been aware of, something that I ...
Energy efficiency is one of the largest topics for homeowners in recent years. Buyers want a property that will have predictable bills, and homeowners want to lower the monthly charges they’ve been seeing.
If ...
Chicago’s public buildings could all be powered by renewable energy under a plan announced by Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Aug. 8.
The mayor, along with Illinois Gov JB Pritzker, on Monday said the city has an ...
Grilling outdoors is not only fun and tasty, it saves energy and money. But what type of outdoor grill is most eco-friendly?
We took a look at propane grills, natural gas grills, charcoal burning grills and ...
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing to update the net energy metering policy for solar homeowners, commonly referred to as NEM.
The proposed billing plan, NEM 3.0, is complicated and ...
The ocean is more than just a mysterious and beautiful place that sparks the imagination. Scientists say that approximately 50 to 80-percent of the earth’s oxygen production comes from our oceans. A variety of ...
Thinking about switching from a gas to electric stove? Or want to change out that old gas dryer or furnace for an electric alternative and contribute to climate action planning?
San Luis Obispo is considering ...
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Updated 12:00 PM ET, Wed February 16, 2022
(CNN)The looming shutdown of 3G networks won't just impact older phones.
With AT&T's 3G network shutting down next ...
01-26-22
Over 260 companies employing tens of thousands of Americans in the clean energy sector urged congressional action on the Build Back Better Act in a new letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer ...
Local Solar Company Joins Statewide Fight to Protect Solar Rights
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Local solar installer, Solarponics, took a road trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles last week to protest the California ...
“CPUC proposed a giveaway to investor-owned utilities that would boost utility profits at the expense of energy consumers, family-supporting jobs, and California’s clean energy future.”
Sacramento, CA— Today, the ...
By Frank Scotti | September 08, 2021
Home EV Charging: Do You Need A Level 2 Charge Unit?
As of 2020, nearly 1.8 million EV’s were registered in the U.S., more than three times as many as in 2016, according ...
August 6, 2021
By the staff of The Morning
Good morning. The shift toward electric vehicles in the U.S. got another boost from President Biden.
‘A vision of the future’
Executives from the three largest ...
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07/22/2021
Solarponics Once Again Recognized As Top U.S. Solar Contractor
The Solar Power World Top 250 Solar Contractors List includes Atascadero-based solar firm, which employs 47 ...
The pros and cons of various module-level electronics in residential solar + storage systems
https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2021/02/pros-and-cons-of-various-module-level-electronics-in-residential-solar-storage-systems/
Solarponics Awarded Porch “Best Of 2020.”
Porch.com is a free home improvement network that connects homeowners and renters with the right home professionals based on who neighbors have used, project and cost ...
Julian Mackenzie, NRDC.org –
With minimal effort, you can turn those banana peels and apple cores into gold. Let us break it down.
If you’re going to ask an environmentalist why you should compost, make ...
Alchemy Solar - Updated October 15
As appealing as "free solar" might sound, it is important to remember that nothing is free!
What do advertisements mean when they say free solar energy?
Sadly, many marketing ...
