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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

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

Tesla Powerwall Home Solar Battery

Got a good backup plan? Just add a Tesla Powerwall Home Solar Battery! Powerwall is a rechargeable home battery storage system that helps you take control of the power all around you — from controlling your energy consumption to powering up your home and keeping the lights on during emergency blackouts! Tesla Powerwall means savings, security and seamless backup power ….

Tesla Powerwall Home Solar Battery August 31st, 2022Scudder Solar

Should You Bank on a Solar PPA?

Are you a commercial business or property owner looking to make the switch to solar and boost your bottom line? Studying every financing option available to your company or organization should top your list of “to do” items before signing any solar contract or agreement, no matter how enticing the numbers look, or how persuasive that sweet-talking project consultant is. ….

Should You Bank on a Solar PPA? August 31st, 2022Scudder Solar

Top U.S. Solar Contractor – 9th Year!

Very proud to be ranked again as one of the 2021 top U.S. solar contractors (9th year!) on Solar Power World’s annual list! Thanks to our fantastic team and amazing customers! If you’ve been thinking about eliminating your electric bills and doing something great for the environment, give us a call today at 831-384-3900 and we’ll talk to you about the ….

Top U.S. Solar Contractor – 9th Year! August 13th, 2021Scudder Solar

Solar Ready Vets

  In the Line of Hire: From the Military to New a Career in Solar How one Marine veteran built a new civilian life with help from the Solar Ready Vets®Program and Scudder Solar in Marina, CA. Welcome to the Marines…  He was nervous, but he wasn’t alone… No one on the bus knew what to expect and that nervousness ….

Solar Ready Vets August 31st, 2022Scudder Solar

Top U.S. Solar Contractor – 8th Year!

Very proud to be ranked as one of the 2020 top U.S. solar contractors (8th year!) on Solar Power World’s annual list! Thanks to our amazing team and wonderful customers! If you’ve been thinking about eliminating your electric bills and doing something great for the environment, give us a call today at 831-384-3900 and we’ll talk to you about the details ….

Top U.S. Solar Contractor – 8th Year! August 13th, 2021Scudder Solar