There’s nothing greater than cranking up the air conditioner when it gets hot and sweaty outside. And there’s nothing worse than the sky-high electricity bill that follows. ACs seem to suck up dollars as efficiently as they cool the air.…
Now in the thick of summer, the nation’s first major heatwave has brought sweltering heat and back-to-back days with record highs. Homeowners from California to New York are cranking up the AC to achieve relief. Unfortunately, turning down the thermostat…
SunPower recently introduced their latest innovation, the OneRoof™ Solar System. The announcement couldn’t have come at a better time as California’s Title 24 energy code requiring all new homes to include solar power went into effect on January 1 of…
You might not think much about paying your electric bill every month. And if you do, well, that’s just the cost of doing business, right? Not exactly. Take a moment to consider the energy you’re likely paying for that room…
SunPower has been supporting the U.S. military for decades with cost-saving, reliable energy solutions. As SunPower continues to expand its network of military-related projects, it has also been investigating new ways to improve solar accessibility to service men and women…
When you’re ready to discuss how to go solar with photovoltaic (PV) solar system providers, you should also be ready to answer some key questions. Your potential partners in clean energy aren’t trying to be nosey—they’re simply attempting to collect…
Renewable energy sources are by definition constantly replenished. Fossil fuels like coal or gasoline burn up and are gone, but the sun keeps shining and the wind keeps blowing no matter how many homes use them to make electricity. The…
Officially enacted on January 1, 2020, the California building code requires all new homes to include solar power as part of the state’s effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Prior to the new mandate, 20-30% of new single-family homes…
In data collected from Wood Mackenzie’s U.S. commercial solar leaderboard report, SunPower has been once again recognized as the #1 Commercial Solar Provider for installations and module technology for a third consecutive year. This ranking is determined using data from…
The 2019 Title 24 energy code requiring homes to include solar was unanimously passed by the California Energy Commission and officially began January 1 of this year. California is the first state in the nation to require solar in residential…
Incredible strides in renewable energy technologies are making alternative power sources more obtainable than ever for American homeowners. Solar panels are now sleek and design-conscious. Incredibly efficient, greener batteries are making it possible to store the overbalance of solar and…
Since 2008, the federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) has been one of the most important policy drivers for solar power in the U.S. It’s allowed the owners of residential, commercial and utility-scale solar projects to recapture 30 percent of…
[ad_1] If you’ve been considering adding solar energy to your home, 2020 is the perfect time to do so. Last year, solar owners were able to receive maximum benefits from the federal solar investment tax credit (ITC), which gives homeowners…
The SunPower Solar Advisor team, based in Austin, Texas, takes calls from homeowners interested in solar, answers their questions and then connects them to one of our dealer partners in their area. As you might imagine, questions range from the…
It’s no secret that businesses have taken a huge hit due to COVID-19. While the current focus of the nation remains on alleviating the significant health concerns accompanying this pandemic, businesses grapple to adapt to the new culture of social…
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shared in a recent Solar Market Insight Report that the residential market has seen substantial growth with 2019 becoming a record year for installations. Continuous advancements within the solar industry are a big win for…
At SunPower, safety is always our highest priority. This culture of safety extends beyond the roofline and into the communities we serve as well. As a global solar ambassador, SunPower first began monitoring the effects of the COVID-19 virus outbreak…
As a society and industry, we are facing an unprecedented set of challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended how we conduct our daily lives. With grave health consequences and vast economic uncertainty ahead of us, there’s growing consensus that nearly…