Best of Sonoma County 2021
Press Democrat readers voted Solar Works Best Solar Company in Sonoma County 2021! [Read more]
Best of the North Bay 2021
North Bay Bohemian readers have voted Solar Works Best Solar Provider in Sonoma County since 2012! Thanks to all of our loyal customers for your votes this year in particular. [Read more]
The Many Pitfalls of Power Purchase Agreements
Many solar contractors offer Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), promising fixed electricity costs, zero maintenance fees, and no money out-of-pocket. Buyer, beware! Before entering into a PPA, be sure to understand the fine print. In a PPA you don’t own the system and are locked into a contract for twenty years. While there might be ‘no … Continued [Read more]
Use the Sun’s Energy to Power Your Home and Electric Vehicle (EV)
By John Parry and John Matheny — Solar homes and EVs are a perfect combination to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce your energy bill. A solar electric system powers your house with clean energy and charges your EV, with all excess energy going back into the grid. With a Time Of Use (TOU) metering … Continued [Read more]
All Electric and Zero Net Energy Homes
By John Matheny. When building a new home or doing a major remodel, an important consideration is how it will be heated and cooled, which appliances to use and evaluate constructing an all electric Zero Net Energy home. Natural gas for ambient and water heating was long seen as the most efficient and cost effective … Continued [Read more]
Highest Quality Solar Roof Attachments
By John Matheny. When it comes to solar roof attachments, a question prospective solar customers often ask is: “Will my roof leak because of the holes drilled in my roof?” Solar Works has over 30 years experience and expertise, and we take great care to ensure high quality installations from start to finish. Plus, improvements … Continued [Read more]
Benefits of All Electric and Zero Net Energy Homes
By John Matheny. When building a new home or doing a major remodel, an important consideration is how it will be heated and cooled, and which appliances to use. Natural gas for ambient and water heating has long been accepted as most efficient and cost effective, but is now changing due to advances in technology. … Continued [Read more]
The High Cost of Delaying a Solar Installation
by John Matheny. Every day you don’t have solar is another day you are paying too much for electricity. Over the past 18 years, there have been leaps and bounds in the field of grid-tied solar. No longer in the realm of early adopters, grid-tied solar-powered electricity is a proven technology and investment. Too often … Continued [Read more]
Solar Works Honored for Second Consecutive Year as “Best for Environment”
Solar Works honored in the Best for the Environment list for scoring in the top 10 percent of more than 2,100 Certified B Corporations on the B Impact Assessment. [Read more]
Article: Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave
Throughout its lifetime, an electric vehicle can generate half the climate emissions of the average comparable gasoline car. Check out this article to learn more about saving the planet through cleaner transportation! http://www.ucsusa.org/clean-vehicles/electric-vehicles/life-cycle-ev-emissions#.WOVnxYFlCEc What a better way to power an electric vehicle than by the sun. Give Solar Works a call today to speak with our solar consultant about designing … Continued [Read more]
Power Your Commute With The Sun
Check out Sonoma Clean Power’s incentives for new electric vehicles. SCP estimates customers could get new electric vehicles for under $10,000 after all of the incentives and rebates. Solar Works challenges SCP customers to take it one step further by powering their vehicles with home grown sun. On average, a two kilowatt solar PV system … Continued [Read more]
Solar and EVs – a perfect match
What’s the best “add-on” for solar electric system owners? An Electric Vehicle charging station! Solar Works recently participated in the North Bay Electric Auto Association’s Drive Electric Day at Coddingtown, encouraging EV enthusiasts to take their clean vehicle a step further by powering with solar energy from their own rooftop array. [Read more]
Being the Change: Conversations with Sonoma County Leaders in Ecology and Economy
By learning from the experiences and insights of these five local change-makers, we can make practical, informed choices that address important ecological, economic and social justice issues. [Read more]
Energy efficiency – our higher standard
Solar Works recently used PG&E’s energy assessment tool to gauge our energy usage and determine if there are more ways we can improve. We use 77% less energy than the average business of our size and building type. Not bad, right? We think we rate much better still. We know so. [Read more]
Owning – better than leasing
In most cases, it’s better to own, paying for the investment with a line of credit or loan for a PV system. Leasing options may work for people who don’t have access to funds, but companies that promote leases are the real winners. They own the system, and take advantage of the tax incentive. Plus, transferring a solar lease when selling your home is an added hassle. [Read more]
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