Wed November 2024, Stephan Scherer

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, Stephan Scherer

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, Stephan Scherer

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, Stephan Scherer

Do I Need an Interconnection Agreement?

Your Essential Interconnection Agreement knowledge-base. This blog post is also relevant for non-CraftStrom products. 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 an interconnection agreement can be avoided. 1. When you ...

Fri November 2022, Stephan Scherer

Permissions | Getting Started

Which permits do I require to install solar? Generally, if your State has already enacted plug-in solar legislation (check here), you will not need any permits, unless you plan to install your solar panels on your roof. Some States, such as California, have specifically designated plug-in solar systems as “portable”, to exclude them from the permitting process. And if not? ...

Thu November 2022, Stephan Scherer

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, Stephan Scherer

RE+ International Solar Expo Interview

The Brothers explaining the system