Solar power in California is turning out to be one of the most tapped into renewable resources. Residential solar power is highest in San Jose and San Diego. Bakersfield represents the third largest solar market in California. Cloudy, foggy San Francisco rates number four in the number of solar panel installations on homes, according to information from the California Solar Initiative (CSI) and compiled by SunRun and PV Solar Report.
What is driving solar power in California? Among other things, several of the largest utilities offer generous solar rebates, including PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E. Solar financing and solar leasing options help defray out of pocket costs of residential solar power, as well. But perhaps more than anything, homeowners are looking to save money on their utility bills. High electricity costs drive people to consider free solar power and guard against utility rate hikes in the future.
Solar power systems are virtually maintenance-free after installation and will generate clean, free electricity for 20-30 years.
For more information on solar power in California, consider these articles:
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