While we want you to become a customer, we also want to help you make an informed buying decision when considering residential solar for your home. ION solar competes with Go Solar Group in all our markets: These include San Antonio, Texas; Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Salt Lake City, Utah. If you live […]
Category: SAN ANTONIO
Why 100% Offset Isn’t Achievable for Most Texas Homes
Reaching an offset of 100 percent is harder than it looks and sounds. While many Texas homeowners own solar homes, most don’t have 100 percent offset. To most, the notion of less than 100 percent offset is ludicrous, but there are multiple reasons for it. Some of these reasons include available space for panels, solar […]
Sunpro Solar vs. Go Solar Group
Not everyone has the benefit of a friend with an inside look at what each solar company offers. That is why Go Solar Group offers competitor comparisons. In each of these, we look at what the competitor offers and how it compares to Go Solar Group. We believe that well-informed customers don’t need to be […]
San Antonio Renewable Energy Act and Credits
The Public Utility Regulatory Act is Title 2 of Texas’s Public Utility Code, which pertains to solar power in that area. This section details the restructuring of San Antonio’s electricity market. In 2005, Senate Bill 20 amended the Public Utility Regulatory Act. As a result, Texas’s renewable energy goals increased to 10,000 Megawatts by 2025. In 2007, […]
2020 CPS Solar Rebates: What You Need to Know
Rebates for San Antonio residents make solar an affordable option. In Texas, there aren’t any state rebates. Residents only have federal and utility rebates to help them out. This means the residents are dependant on good utility rates. Along with the savings from the federal solar tax credit. Regulated utilities that don’t support solar create […]
San Antonio Peak Sun Hours and Solar Panel Tilt
Peak sun hours and the tilt of the solar panels are factors that impact San Antonio solar generation. Because solar arrays are reliant on sunlight for the production of energy, the amount of power coming from the same number and type of panels varies, which is why San Antonio’s sun exposure matters. Solar panels that […]
Consumer Logistics for Texas Solar Installs
Residential solar gives homeowners control over their power production, particularly in San Antonio. Post solar installation habits also help solar homeowners become more aware of the amount of energy used and the best time to use it. Increased control over everything, energy production included, is becoming desirable to homeowners, which is why installing residential solar in San Antonio is […]
Why Solar Energy Production Matters in San Antonio
Like everything else in Texas, energy consumption and production is bigger. As an energy-exporting state with numerous surrounding areas relying on the Lone Star State’s energy production, the need for solar panels in San Antonio and other larger metropoles throughout the state is growing. But renewable energy is nothing new here. Texas took the lead […]
Beat the Heat with Battery Backup
In Texas, particularly its bigger cities, power continuity is an issue. Hot summers make it difficult for utilities to keep up with the energy demand. While ERCOT has an energy alert system in place for these locations, it doesn’t guarantee power continuity. Instead, ERCOT has scheduled power outages throughout the impacted areas. Scheduled power outages are […]
Smart Thermostat Programs & San Antonio Solar
Smart thermostats have become all the rage these days, especially in cities like San Antonio, where the heat can cause large-scale power outages. While smart thermostats are an easy sell, it is a no-brainer for homeowners impacted by these outages. Smart thermostats make life a little more convenient because they help people conserve energy and decrease […]
How to Leverage CPS Energy’s Calculator with Solar Estimates
CPS has an energy cost calculator that gives an estimate of how much electricity would cost through this utility. The tool allows customers to determine how much their bill is going to be so they can financially prepare for payments. This calculator, however, is a basic estimate. It doesn’t account for utility rate increases, city […]
Solar Cost and Savings Factors for San Antonio Homeowners
If San Antonio’s potential solar buyers only looked at how much solar cost, no one would buy it. However, that is a bit like looking at any other investment without considering the returns it can provide, especially since many solar companies offer zero down payment programs. Since solar energy is a home improvement item with […]
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