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As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills. One solution that has been gaining popularity is installing a home solar system. From powering your home with renewable energy to saving money on your utility bills, there are many benefits to installing a solar system. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of installing a home solar system and answer some frequently asked questions about the installation process. Introduction A home solar system is a renewable energy source that captures energy from the sun and...

The biggest change to come out of California’s Net Metering 2.0 policy in 2019 is the time-of-use (TOU) rates provision. Time-of-use (TOU) rates explained The previous Net Metering 1.0 policy granted a more direct 1:1 payoff system. For every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of solar energy you’re able to put back into the grid, you get a bill credit for one kWh of utility-generated electricity. Now, with TOU, as demand for energy across the entire grid fluctuates throughout the day, rates change to match. In the early afternoon and evening, rates are going to be higher as demand on the grid increases....