Go Solar Before the APS Rate Change

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If you’re thinking about going solar in Arizona, time is of the essence! APS currently has a rate increase submitted to the Arizona Corporate Commission. These changes will dramatically impact APS customers who do not have solar already. APS is seeking an 8% rate hike on residential customers, inducing mandatory demand charges, and significantly reducing … Read more

5 Reasons We Are Thankful For Solar

This holiday season, we look back and reflect on the things we are thankful for. For us here at Rooftop Solar, we sure are thankful for solar energy – for many so many reasons! Here’s a just a few:  1. Sunshine is Infinite – and Free!  The sun comes up every morning, and will continue to … Read more

Solar Financing: You’ve got options

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There are a lot of many reasons to switch to solar energy – lowering your electricity bill, protecting yourself from rising energy costs, increasing your property value, and a great ROI are just a few. But with so many solar companies giving you different information, it can be hard to be sure that you’re getting … Read more

Going Solar: How to work with your HOA

If you own your home, you are most likely aware of whether or not you belong to an HOA, or Homeowners Association; an organization (usually non-profit) meant to maintain the attractiveness, upkeep, and value of residential communities. In order to do so, each community’s Homeowners Association has a set of bylaws and rules and regulations. When … Read more

Micro-inverters Vs. String Inverters in Hot Climates

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There is a lot of talk out there about how micro-inverters used in hot climates such as Phoenix, AZ, don’t do as well or have higher failure rates than traditional string inverters. We’re going to break down why this is a myth, but first we’ll start off with the basics: The difference between string inverters … Read more

3 Ways New Homeowners Can Benefit From Solar

Did you recently purchase your first home? Or maybe just relocated to a new home? Either way, it’s an exciting time!  As you’ve probably come to realize, with every new home comes some other new expenses as well. Most of them can be a one-time ordeal, such as new furniture or light fixtures, and some … Read more

Solar Panels and Snow

Solar Panels and Snow

Our Rooftop Solar San Diego customers may not have to deal with it, but with heavy El Niño snowfall occurring in Flagstaff, Munds Park, and other parts of Northern Arizona, some of you may be wondering how all this snow is going to effect your solar panels and energy output. Since there are likely to be more … Read more

Project Spotlight: Cheesecake Factory Headquarters

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: Rooftop Solar designed, engineered and installed a 200,690 watt system (658 modules that have 305 watts each) on the Cheesecake Factory Headquarters roof. RETURN ON INVESTMENT: Over the life of the system, the solar array is projected to save the company well over $500,000. ESTIMATED CO2 REDUCTION: 11,834,670 lbs. FEATURES: Uninterrupted Power Supply Battery … Read more

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