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?
Tesla’s best practices for managing power during outages aim to empower homeowners with the knowledge and tools needed to make the most out of their Powerwall systems, ensuring reliable backup power and energy independence during unforeseen circumstances. These guidelines cover how to optimize battery usage, conserve energy, and ensure your… Read More »TESLA’S BEST PRACTICES DURING POWER OUTAGES
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
Powerwall Enables Homeowners to Access Lower Utility Rates | Balance Time-of-Use -Take both a $2,900 Rebate and a 30% Tax Credit in 2019- Battery storage takes excess energy produced from your solar system and stores it for future use when demand cost is high —or during blackouts and natural disasters.… Read More »6 Reasons to Powerwall This Fall
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!
Hot Purple Energy is thrilled to announce we are now an official Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer. The Tesla Powerwall is one of the most widely used battery storage systems in homes and businesses, and we are thrilled to be adding it to our battery options to bring whole-home energy backup… Read More »Hot Purple Energy Now a Tesla Powerwall Installer
Hot Purple Energy has been selected by NBC to do a series of mini-shows on Solar and more. The series titled Kilowatt Wednesday will air on NBC Palm Springs every Wednesday at approximately 6:15 am for an estimated six weeks. Kilowatt Wednesday is intended to provide knowledge on key components… Read More »Kilowatt Wednesday NBC Palm Springs
Hot Purple Energy Now a Tesla Powerwall Installer As TOU rates change, energy storage is becoming a more attractive investment when paired with a solar system. By adding an energy storage system (battery), one can power certain portions of their home indefinitely regardless of the availability of grid power. Much… Read More »Batteries On the Rise
This coming March, Southern California Edison will be implementing a new rate structure for all new solar customers. Thankfully with solar prices coming down and with energy storage as an option, solar remains a good investment. New Rate The Public Utilities Commission has approved SCE, and other major California utilities,… Read More »SCE Strikes Again With New TOU Rate Structure