How Does Solar Work with a Battery?

Solar is a smart investment for homeowners and businesses looking for ways to lower their energy costs and reduce dependency on the grid. Installing a battery, or multiple batteries, like a Tesla Powerwall, will help boost your return on investment even more, it’ll also give you peace of mind during emergencies by providing consistent power. However, many people still have …

How is Solar Energy Stored?

Here at A.M. Sun Solar we get one question over and over again. You’ve probably wondered about it too. Maybe your kids have asked you this. “Hey, how is solar energy stored?” It’s a reasonable question! After all, the sun doesn’t shine every day, and the peak times for energy use are summer evenings, after the sun goes down, when …

Understanding the Benefits of Solar Under the New California Regulations

On April 15, 2023, California’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) policy, now known as The Solar Billing Plan or The Net Billing Tariff went into effect. Solar customers are credited for the excess energy they generate and send back to the grid. As California transitions to “The Net Billing Tariff” (NBT), there will be questions about how it affects the process …

Solar Meter Aggregation: Regulations Have Not Changed Yet For Multiple Meter Owners

Updated 11/21/2023 EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 14th, 2024 – ACT NOW TO SAVE! Solar energy systems are an excellent source of renewable energy that can reduce costs, increase profits, and decrease carbon emissions. However, many businesses face the challenge of having multiple energy meters and some in locations that are less than ideal for solar. This is where meter aggregation can …

PG&E Rate Hike Makes Signing Up for Solar More Critical Than Ever

On March 1, 2023, PG&E implemented more sweeping rate hikes across California, totalling a nearly 17% uptick in just three months. On top of already high utility costs, this increase is undoubtedly causing financial strain and stress for many. As utility rates continue to soar and changes to Net Energy Metering (NEM) loom on the horizon, savvy home and business …

Get 3x the Savings with Solar Now!

Updated 4/16/2023 The deadline for NEM 2.0 has passed. For information on the new Net Billing Tarriff CLICK HERE Updated 3/8/2023 Thinking about getting solar? Now is the time to do it! California’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 is taking effect next month. That means you have a little over a month to get grandfathered into the program and benefit …