Oct 11, 2024 | Eric Zetmeir, Palomar Solar
The Hidden Costs of Solar Leases and PPA’s What You Need to Know In several of my recent meetings with homeowners, the topic of leasing/PPA has come up once again. Whenever there is a downturn in the economy, higher interest rates, or political uncertainty, leasing...
Sep 19, 2024 | Eric Zetmeir, Palomar Solar
By Erik Zetmeir As the demand/cost of energy continues to rise, more homeowners than ever are turning to solar power for its environmental benefits and long-term savings. At Palomar Solar and Roofing, we believe that the company you choose for your solar installation...
Sep 18, 2024 | Batteries, Eric Zetmeir
While I was sitting in my office, drinking my morning coffee and preparing for the day, I had the local morning news on and saw a report on two more local fires (Chula Vista and Miramar) caused by lithium batteries. The Fire Marshal tried to explain what makes these...
Sep 16, 2024 | Eric Zetmeir, Palomar Solar
By Eric Zetmeir When considering going solar, referrals from friends, family, or neighbors can be incredibly valuable. They provide firsthand insights into the installation process, customer service, and overall satisfaction with the solar company. However, there’s an...
Mar 4, 2024 | Palomar Solar
Do you already have solar on your home but wish you had more panels because your electric bill keeps increasing? In the past, the most you could add was 1KW (which is only 1 to 3 solar panels) without kicking you into a worse utility agreement. Did you add an electric...
Jan 3, 2023 | Palomar Solar
Unfortunately, NEM 3 was passed by the CPUC on December 15th, 2022. If you have been considering going solar time is running out to avoid a 20-year procrastination tax.You need to sign a contract with a reputable solar contractor who has the staff to process your NEM...
Dec 1, 2022 | Palomar Solar
If you drive an electric vehicle (EV) or want to buy one, you’ll clearly be charging that car at home. Nothing special here, the power for at-home charging stations come from the same electrical grid as an ordinary household appliance, just on a much larger scale. ...
Nov 12, 2022 | Palomar Solar, Roofing
Have you seen it? Driving around your neighborhood and you notice something looks different about that newest solar system installation. It takes a minute, but then you realize the panels are not 6 inches off the roof like every other house but appear to be part of...
Oct 31, 2022 | Palomar Solar
Overview Time-of-use pricing is exactly what it sounds like—the utility charges you more depending when the electricity is used in your home. Time-of-use (TOU) is a rate plan in which charges vary depending on the time of day, season, and day type (weekday, weekend,...
Sep 19, 2022 | Palomar Solar, Roofing
Congratulations, you’ve made the well-educated choice to add solar to your home. The next decision is equally important; do I need a new roof? If you choose another installer, this may not even come up in the conversation as they want to get solar on your roof as fast...