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PG&E’s Relentless Rate Hikes

You’re certainly not alone if you’re tired of PG&E’s relentless rate hikes hitting your wallet. The looming PG&E increase request (initially 26%, before the California Public Utilities Commission offered two of its own counter proposals) will be decided on November 16. These never-ending rate hikes are untenable for Californians, and it’s time to explore alternatives that won’t leave us at ….

PG&E’s Relentless Rate Hikes November 15th, 2023Scudder Solar

Rancho Cielo Construction Students Win International Sustainability Competition

We’ve been celebrating a BIG win this past month — an incredible team of construction students from our local nonprofit partner Rancho Cielo took first place at the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon (OCSD) on Saturday, October 14. The international homebuilding competition brought a tremendous opportunity for the students to showcase their ingenuity and hard work on a major stage. ….

Rancho Cielo Construction Students Win International Sustainability Competition October 30th, 2023Scudder Solar

MC Weekly Best Of Annual Readers’ Poll

🌞 Honored and Grateful! 🏆 Scudder Solar is proud to announce that we’ve been named Best Solar Company in Monterey County Weekly’s Annual Best Of 2023 Readers’ Poll once again! 🎉 This wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our amazing customers and the dedication of our outstanding solar energy team. 🙏☀️ Thank you for choosing us, believing in ….

MC Weekly Best Of Annual Readers’ Poll October 10th, 2023Scudder Solar

Top Solar Contractor 2023

The results are in, and we made @solarpowerworld’s 2023 Top U.S. Solar Contractors list again! 🏆👏 Thank you to our incredible, dedicated team and all of our wonderful customers! We couldn’t do any of this without you and your support, year in and year out. Cheers to an even better, brighter, and bigger 2024! 🎉 ☀️#77 –Top California Solar Contractors ….

Top Solar Contractor 2023 October 10th, 2023Scudder Solar

9 Solar Contract Tips

Solar contracts

You’ve decided to go solar, you’re about to start interviewing solar companies and sooner than you know it, it’s time to sign a contract on the dotted line. Here are nine solar contract tips to help you make sure you’re going to get exactly what you want, when you want it and at the right price!   1.) Do Your ….

9 Solar Contract Tips October 10th, 2023Scudder Solar

A Local Solar Company You Can Trust

There are a lot of solar companies out there to be sure.  In fact, the biggest ones install homes on a National level these days.  However, why not pick a solar company that’s right around the corner, family-owned, with a trusted name that’s been known for more than for 36 years?  We cut our teeth putting new roofs on local homes ….

A Local Solar Company You Can Trust October 10th, 2023Scudder Solar

Our Solar Installation Portfolio

Interested in taking your home or business solar? Take a few minutes to browse through Scudder Solar’s installation portfolio for ideas, inspiration and motivation to make the switch! The portfolio houses a gallery  showcasing many of our current and past solar installations around the Central Coast including Monterey, Carmel Valley, Santa Cruz, Morgan Hill, San Jose and all surrounding cities. ….

Our Solar Installation Portfolio October 10th, 2023Scudder Solar

The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s In It For YOU?

President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) on August 12th, 2022. The bill contains a number of new and updated tax provisions as well as other climate and healthcare provisions that will certainly have far-reaching impacts on all of us. But what’s in it for you, a current or potential Scudder Solar residential customer? Feel free to read the entire text of the 725-page ….

The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s In It For YOU? October 10th, 2023Scudder Solar