Q and A
Score! Ambassador Energy & Hoag Roofing!
Under “fourth and long” conditions, Rogue Creamery brings in special team, Hoag Roofing and Ambassador Energy, to help them meet their goal of going green in Southern Oregon. It was fourth quarter 2010, the clock was ticking, and Rogue Creamery had made an internal commitment to going solar by the end of the year. Hoag [...]
What is PV?
Unlike a solar hot water system that uses the sun’s energy to heat water, solar electric or photovoltaic technology uses the sun’s energy to make electricity. Learning from the word itself, the prefix “photo” means “produced by light,” and the suffix “voltaic” refers to “electricity produced by a chemical reaction.” PV technology produces electricity directly [...]
Time to go solar?
Is NOW the time to go solar? Providing objective data for informed consumers for The Bear Creek Chronicle by Kelly Smith, contributing writer and President of Ambassador Energy, Inc. Lately it is difficult to pick up a newspaper, listen to the radio or turn on the television without hearing something about “going green”. It [...]
How long can I reserve my rebate before installing the solar system?
In California, the California Energy Commission (CEC) provides you with a 6-month window in which to install the system. For new construction homes, an 18-month reservation period is given. If you do not install the system within that time frame, the reserved CEC rebate money is simply kept by the CEC. There is no penalty [...]
How will the weather affect my solar electric system?
Solar electric systems are designed to withstand all weather conditions. Lightning, wind up to 80 miles per hour, and extreme temperatures are all things your solar system can handle. However, these conditions will temporarily reduce its energy production.Solar electric systems are designed to withstand all weather conditions. Lightning, wind up to 80 miles per hour, [...]
When is the best time to install solar?
The best time to install solar was last year and will always be last year. Solar electricity is getting more and more expensive as the rebates drop and the panel prices increase. Fortunately electricity rates are increasing at a faster rate than the price of solar!
Should I switch to a Time of Use meter once I get a system?
A time of use meter benefits customers who can produce power during the peak 12-6 M-F and use during the off-peak. Depending on the client this can be beneficial or not.
How long will my solar system last?
Most solar panels come with a 25 year power output guarantee and are expected to last at least twice that long. The power output guarantee on the solar panels is provided by the manufacturer of the panels and states that at the end of the 25th year, the solar panel will still produce a minimum [...]
How much space will the solar electric system take up on my roof?
A good rule of thumb is to allow 100 sq. ft. per every kilowatt of electricity the system produces. A solar electric system for a typical home will require 300-500 sq. ft.
I have a “?” sq. ft. home. How much will a system cost?
The size of your home isn’t the issue, but rather what your average electricity bills are and how much of that average bill you would like to offset. How much you want to offset will dictate the system size and cost.