Power Purchase Agreements Unmasked
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are another third-party financing option that has helped solar. Basically, a power purchase agreement is a contract to buy the electricity
August 21, 2014
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Our Drought Needs More Sun
It sounds like we’re saying, “This wildfire sure could use some gasoline!” But more sun may just be a big part of the answer to
August 19, 2014
The Permitting Thorn in Solar’s Side
Solar isn’t going to get much cheaper if we don’t do anything about soft costs. Soft costs involve things other than the equipment and labor.
August 5, 2014
Does our A+ BBB Rating Mean Anything?
Did you know we’re a better business? Like we’re actually accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB)? Pretty awesome, right? Not so much because what
July 31, 2014
When is the Right Time to go Solar?
The right time to go solar might not surprise you. There isn’t a specific day like, Tuesdays when you should buy airplane tickets, or Super
July 31, 2014
AMECO Customers: Richard in Long Beach
Location: Long Beach, CA Solar System Type: Solar Electric (PV) Solar System Details: 5.3 kW installed in 2008 & 2.1 kW installed in 2013 Previous Average
July 17, 2014
Solar Day of Action Event in Los Angeles
Finally there is an event for the Solar Day of Action in Southern California! There is a national event in DC on June 21st celebrating
June 17, 2014
Solar Roadways or Solar Snake Oil?
Are the solar roadways covered in snake oil? They did pass their traction tests, but the excitement for solar roadways is a little premature. Is
June 12, 2014
AMECO Solar Launches New Website
Trumpets are blaring and drums are rolling because AMECO Solar has a new website! Our new, fresh design was planned with a straight-forward layout that
May 13, 2014
Are Thin-Film Solar Cells the Future of Photovoltaics?
Scientists at Purdue University in Indiana, have used light diffraction properties in gemstones to increase the efficiency of thin-film solar panels.
March 28, 2014
INFOGRAPHIC: The History of AMECO Solar
Happy Anniversary to AMECO Solar! This year our solar installation company is celebrating our 40th anniversary. That’s right, forty years! We’ve officially made it over the hill, and are taking a look back on the history of our company.
March 20, 2014
Top Four Types of Solar Energy
Solar electric panels are the most popular type of solar technology installed by Californian homeowners and businesses. However, there is a whole world of solar energy outside of solar electric systems! We discuss four types in this blog post.
March 18, 2014
