Many still view residential solar systems as a long-term investment, one that requires coming up with a large amount of cash at the outset. Statistics prove otherwise. In California, over 50 percent of the photovoltaic (PV) systems installed upon rooftops throughout the state in the last year were not purchased at all, but leased. (more…)

Bright and sunny most of the year, it’s no wonder that Murrieta, California is one of the top 10 solar cities in the state for photovoltaic (PV) systems. Most homes in Murrieta soak up plenty of sunshine year-round.

Solar rebates make home solar systems in Murrieta affordable, too, but you need to act quickly to get the most out of them. Using averages to calculate data specific to Murrieta, here is an estimate of solar costs and savings for a typical Murrieta residential solar system. (more…)

While there continues to be debate about just how much tax incentives have influenced consumer decisions to go green, the fact that they have contributed to the country’s gradual trend towards renewable energy and energy conservation is indisputable. Yet in today’s political climate, even the most positive proof of the benefits of solar rebate programs may not be enough to guarantee their continuance. (more…)