Wed November 2024, admin

Alabama

Net Metering Policy Key Utilities and Their Net Metering Policies State Incentives Permitting and Interconnection Understanding Avoided Cost Rates in Alabama In Alabama, the compensation for excess energy generated by residential solar systems is determined by the state’s net metering policies, which utilize avoided cost rates. What Are Avoided Cost Rates? An avoided cost rate represents the expense a utility ...

Wed November 2024, admin

What Trump’s Proposed Policies Could Mean for the U.S. Solar Industry

The solar industry in the U.S. has been on an incredible growth trajectory, thanks in large part to federal incentives and historic investments in renewable energy. However, Donald Trump’s recent election promises signal major policy shifts that could dramatically change the game for solar energy. Let’s break down these proposed changes and their potential impact. Federal Solar Tax Credits on ...

Wed November 2024, admin

The Ultimate Solar Solution for Renters: Plug & Play Solar Explained 

Plug&Play solar solutions are a great alternative to rooftop solar installations, which often cost north of 30,000$. The average price for a solar installation in the US costs 3$/Watt, meaning a 10kW Watt rooftop installation will cost you those 30,000$. The goal is to provide a solution for middle income and disadvantaged households, in light of high up-front or financing ...

Wed November 2024, admin

Discover the Best States for Solar Savings: Unlock Local Tax Incentives

When it comes to adopting solar power, the financial benefits go beyond just lowering your monthly energy bills. Across the United States, many states offer enticing local tax incentives to encourage homeowners and businesses to invest in renewable energy. These programs can significantly reduce the upfront cost of solar panels and battery storage systems, making clean energy more accessible and ...

Mon November 2024, admin

Do I Need an Interconnection Agreement?

Your Essential Zero-Export Guide for Craftstrom Solar Solutions. This blog post is also relevant for non-CraftStrom products, as long as they are zero-export. We all want/need to be good citizens and comply with whatever new regulatory nightmares are flung in our direction, so here it goes. This is our attempt at explaining if and how the lengthy process of getting ...

Fri November 2022, admin

Getting Started

Which permits do I require to install solar? To evaluate this question, we need to look at who has any say on what you do with or on your house. We also need to look at the size and type of installation you’re considering. Type is crucial for us, here at CraftStrom, because of the types of technology we use. In essence, ...

Thu November 2022, admin

What is NEM-3.0 and implications for California?

First of all, what is NEM-3 and what does it stand for? NEM is an acronym for Net Energy Metering and concerns the tariffs and fees applied when retail and commercial users sell power back to the grid. https://www.seia.org/initiatives/net-metering NEM-3.0 is an update to the current feed-in tariffs under NEM-2, if the Public Utility Commission voted to accept the proposed ...

Wed November 2022, admin

RE+ International Solar Expo Interview

The Brothers explaining the system