Good news for NEM 3.0 customers! During September, certain peak hours will offer export values exceeding $3.00 per kWh. As you may know, the NEM 3.0 rate plan significantly reduced the value of exported kWhs by removing the one-to-one compensation available under NEM 1.0/2.0. Instead, homeowners under NEM 3.0 are… Read More »Maximizing Solar Savings under NEM 3.0
It’s come to our attention that the IRS has introduced a new policy involving audits of the solar tax credit. While this appears to be a standard procedure and there have been no issues with the tax credit itself, there has been some confusion about certification of the equipment. Many… Read More »IRS ENERGY AUDITING
DID NEM 3.0 KILL ROOFTOP SOLAR? The answer is no. Due to NEM 3.0’s lower export rates, batteries paired with solar have become a necessity, which has led to higher initial costs. However, the return on investment (ROI) is the same now with solar and battery systems as it was… Read More »DID NEM 3.0 KILL ROOFTOP SOLAR?
This month we would like to commend HPE’s VP of Engineering, Chris Ritter. His journey in construction spans over 25 years, with nearly 13 of those years dedicated to making magic happen at HPE. Prior to his career at HPE, Chris worked alongside our CEO, Nate Otto, for 15 years… Read More »EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Our society is moving rapidly towards electrification. Building electrification is good for the climate, good for our health, and good for our economy. We’ll all be using more electricity — it’s inevitable. Luckily, using all this extra electricity for our heating and our cars is inexpensive when you get it… Read More »Biggest Electrification Roadblock is Your Utility
For anyone who has been considering solar for their home, the clock is ticking if you’re looking to get the biggest return on your investment. The federal solar investment tax credit associated with the installation of solar & storage on your home is going to be stepping down at the… Read More »30% Solar Investment Tax Credit Coming To an End!
What is Solar Power? Solar Power is way of collecting, monetizing, and using the Energy from the sun. How do solar panels work? Thin wafers of semi-conductor material, usually silicon, are laid out in a grid that are then sandwiched inside the protective glass and frame of each Photovoltaic aka Solar… Read More »SOLAR FAQ