If any product or service promises to save you “boatloads of money” you should probably be skeptical. We have seen solar energy grow in popularity over the past decade and with it some pretty outlandish claims. So with all the hype out there regarding this technology, do you really save money with solar panels?

Going solar is a significant investment for most homeowners. But which brand of solar panels are best for your family’s situation? At any one time, there are more than a hundred different brands of panels on the market. Just like buying any large ticket item like a car or a pool, you should always start with research and look at product recommendations.

California’s Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) is designed to help homeowners living in these impacted areas considered Fire Zones, to cover most of the costs associated with installing a home battery. This state initiative is a program paid for and available to the utility ratepayers of SDG&E, SoCal Gas, SCE, and PG&E.

Like most things part of a system, many costs come into play when breaking down the price of one component. Labor, operational costs, and additional