Adding Solar and Storage Without Losing NEM 1.0 or NEM 2.0 Status
Expanding a legacy solar system can move the whole installation onto today’s tariff. How PG&E’s rules let you add capacity through a separate non-export system, and the rebate detail that ends grandfathering for some customers but not others.
Is Your Roof Ready for Solar? How to Judge Remaining Roof Life Before You Sign
A solar array is a 25-year decision, and the roof under it may not be. How to judge remaining roof life on the planes that matter, what to settle in the contract, and the four cases where installing over an older roof is still right.
Microinverters vs. Optimizers: What Bay Area Homeowners Should Choose (and Why Batteries Matter More Than Ever)
Choosing between microinverters and optimizers? See how roof shade, battery plans, and EV charging should shape your decision—with guidance from Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions.
Zero Export Solar in California (2026): What It Means Under NEM 3.0—and Why Batteries Matter More Than Ever
A practical guide for Dublin homeowners planning solar + storage without relying on exporting power Under California’s NEM 3.0 (also called the Net Billing Tariff), the value of exporting excess solar energy to the grid can be dramatically lower than many homeowners expect. That’s why “zero export solar” has become a real strategy—especially in PG&E […]