Solar Monitoring Made Intelligent The All New HPE Monitoring App We’re excited to announce that Hot Purple Energy will soon be launching the all new HPE Monitoring App! Designed to help you stay better connected to your solar (and battery) system, the easy-to-use mobile app allows you to view your… Read More »Solar Monitoring Made Intelligent
The “Up Yours” Campaign The utilities have lobbied for more electricity use but can’t provide the power. So, we started the Up Yours Campaign. Planned power outages and rolling brownouts are becoming more common. Knowledge is Power One of the greatest advantages of having a home battery is the peace… Read More »The “Up Yours” Campaign
A Little Something Extra for Tesla Powerwall Customers Good news for homeowners adding battery backup to their homes! Tesla is offering a limited-time rebate on eligible Powerwall battery systems, adding extra value to new and recently signed projects. The rebate is offered and managed directly by Tesla and provides an… Read More »A Little Something Extra for Tesla Powerwall Customers
Is there still a tax credit through 2027? When the tax code changed this summer and the 30% residential solar tax credit was eliminated, homeowners looking to lower their electric bills rushed to get solar installed. It felt a lot like the toilet paper scramble during COVID. The unspoken truth… Read More »Is there still a tax credit through 2027?
A Peek Behind the Curtain A Solar Insider’s Perspective As many of you know, there has been a lot of volatility in the solar industry over the past year. The 30% residential tax credit went away, well sort of, as you’ll read about in another article in this newsletter. Around… Read More »A Peek Behind the Curtain
On December 7, Oswit Land Trust will celebrate its 5-year milestone with a special evening hosted among a remarkable vintage car collection. Guests will enjoy food from favorite local chefs, great drinks, music, a silent auction, and the company of conservation supporters who helped make this progress possible. What began… Read More »CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF OSWIT LAND TRUST
The federal solar tax credit is scheduled to end after 2025, which means the current 30% incentive will be eliminated. There are plenty of doomsayers predicting the end of the industry, but we have seen this before. In fact, these cycles are part of solar. Net meter rules changed in… Read More »THE SOLAR TAX CREDIT IS ENDING, THE VALUE OF SOLAR ISN’T
Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs Historical Society Nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the Plaza Theatre has been a beacon of entertainment and culture since its grand opening in 1936. As it prepares to reopen its doors in December 2025, this beloved venue is in the midst… Read More »The Plaza Theatre: A Palm Springs Icon Returns
By now, many homeowners with SunPower systems have been notified that SunPower will no longer provide support through the mySunPower app, web portal, or 1-800 number. While SunPower will no longer be a resource for your equipment or leases, you’re not alone. HPE remains your primary contact for any questions… Read More »SUNPOWER SHAKE-UP WON’T RATTLE THE INDUSTRY
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
As many of you have heard, the valley’s largest solar company announced on Friday that they are temporarily closing their doors. Sadly, this is neither the first nor will it be the last solar company to close its doors as a result of the net metering rules that the CPUC… Read More »ENDURING SOLAR CHANGES TOGETHER